BARBERTON, Ohio (WJW) – A man has died after a garage fire in Barberton early Friday morning.
According to the Barberton Fire Department, the fire happened on the 400 block of Wooster Road North around 7:50 a.m.
Firefighters arrived at the scene and found a victim in the garage.
He was taken to Akron General Hospital, where they were pronounced dead, the department said.
The victim was identified as David E. Garrett, a 56-year-old male, the medical examiner says. His autopsy was performed Friday.
The fire was put out and under control by 8:11 a.m., according to the department.
The Summit County medical examiner and Ohio state fire marshal are investigating this fire.
No other injuries were reported.