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Man dies after Barberton garage fire

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.