Arson Suspected in Cleveland Apartment Fire

The Cleveland Fire Department is actively investigating a fire that occurred Sunday morning at an apartment building located in the 2700 block of Cedar Avenue. Fire crews responded to reports of a small fire discovered in the building's stairwell.

One resident recounted seeing smoke in the hallway outside their apartment, prompting them to escape by climbing out a window onto an adjacent balcony. Fire officials have determined that the fire was intentionally set.

The blaze resulted in approximately $1,000 worth of damage to the stairwell area. The investigation into the arson is ongoing.