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Akron Fire Department tells residents in Middlebury, Arlington neighborhoods to shelter in place due to smoke

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AKRON, Ohio — The Akron Fire Department is asking residents in the Arlington and Middlebury neighborhoods to shelter in place on Thursday afternoon due to smoke drifting towards them.

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According to authorities, residents in the blue area are affected.

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"Try to remain inside your home and close your windows and doors," the fire department said in a Facebook post.

Firefighters are working to knock down the fire, and are asking motorists to avoid the area of Arlington and Forge.

No further information has been released.

News 5 has a crew on the way to Akron.

This story will be updated when we learn more.

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