Fire breaks out on 5th Street SW
Firefighters were called around 9:30 p.m. to a report of a residential structure fire in the 1000 block of 5th Street SW, where crews arrived to find a two‑and‑a‑half‑story home heavily involved in flames. Neighbors reported seeing smoke and fire pouring from the building as Canton Fire Department units worked to bring the blaze under control.
One fatality confirmed
A man was found dead inside the home following the fire, according to the Canton Fire Department. His identity and cause of death are being handled by the Stark County Coroner’s Office, which has not yet released additional details pending notification of family and further investigation.
Residents displaced, Red Cross assisting
Officials said a total of 10 people were displaced by the fire, which left the structure uninhabitable. The American Red Cross was contacted to provide emergency housing and other assistance for the affected residents as fire investigators work to determine how the blaze started.
Investigation ongoing
Fire investigators remained at the scene into the overnight hours, examining the damage and interviewing witnesses to piece together the sequence of events. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, and officials have not indicated whether foul play is suspected as the probe continues.