6 kids, 2 adults injured after jumping from 2nd floor to escape burning home, witnesses say...See more😢😳👇

 

CLEVELAND (WOIO/Gray News) – Eight people were able to escape a late-night fire in the Cleveland area by allegedly jumping from the home.

According to the Cleveland Division of Fire, crews responded to a reported residential fire at about 11:35 p.m. Friday on 82nd Street.

Six children and two adults were taken to MetroHealth for minor injuries, rescuers said.

Six children and two adults were injured in a late-night house fire in Cleveland.(WOIO)

Neighbors from across the street said the children and adults had to jump from the second floor of the home to escape the flames.

Cleveland EMS said the kids ranged in age from 2 to 17. Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames, but not before the fire caused an estimated $75,000 in damage.

The cause of the fire was ruled accidental, and the Red Cross was assisting those affected.