2 dogs rescued from Akron house fire; no injuries reported

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - The Akron Fire Department responded to a residential house fire Monday evening that resulted in the rescue of two dogs.

According to a release from Akron Fire, crews responded to a report of black smoke in the area of 253 E. Ido Ave. at 9:43 p.m.

Initial fire and smoke were showing from the back of a 2-story residence, and the fire was found in the back kitchen.

Two dogs were rescued and the fire was extinguished, the release said.

No injuries were reported and the Red Cross was notified.

The Fire Investigation Unit was called to conduct and investigation.