Detectives investigating after 2 women found dead during Canton apartment fire

CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) - Two women were found dead during an apartment fire in Canton Sunday morning.

Canton Police Chief John Gabbard said that officers responded to 712 Alan Page Drive Southeast at 10 a.m. after receiving a request from the Canton Fire Department, which was already on scene for a structure fire.

Gabbard said that while firefighters were searching the building, they discovered two deceased women in an apartment.

Both of the women appeared to have severe burns and wounds that the police department said were not associated with the fire.

The women were transported by Canton Fire Medics to a local hospital, where they were pronounced dead.

Gabbard said that Canton police detectives are investigating the incident.

Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact the Canton Communications Center at 330-649-5800 or the Canton Police Detective Bureau at 330-489-3144.

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