Conneaut, OH – Around 11 PM last night, the Conneaut Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire near the intersection of Mill Street and Monroe Street. Initial reports indicated it was unclear whether the building, located next to a gas station, was occupied, though flames were visible.

Upon arrival, Engine 212 reported heavy smoke and intense flames coming from a two-story residential structure. The crew requested mutual aid, calling for a ladder truck from Ashtabula Township and an engine from Springfield to assist with the response.

During the operations a mayday call was reported from interior crews originating from Division 2, with three firefighters exiting through a second story window. Command requested three ambulances to the scene. This morning, the Conneaut Fire Fighters Local 651 reported that all three firefighters involved are at home and are recovering at this time.