Eaton, Ohio – After a fire broke out at Village South Apartments in Eaton at 6 p.m. Saturday, eight people were forced to evacuate.
A City of Eaton fire captain who was on the site said that personnel were summoned to one of the apartments because of a stove fire there.
Upon arrival, firefighters saw a thick cloud of smoke and flames. Although the fire was quickly put under control, many of the units were significantly damaged.
No injuries were reported due to the fire, but regional dispatch said that eight families were displaced and are staying with relatives.