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Akron firefighter injured battling smoke at former middle school

Akron Fire Department
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An Akron firefighter suffered a minor injury while battling a fire at a former middle school Saturday afternoon, Akron Fire officials said.

The fire happened before 3 p.m. at the former Goodrich Middle School, located at 700 Lafollette St.

Firefighters said they received a call about lots of black smoke coming from the building.

Crews were able to extinguish the fire. The cause of the fire is unknown.

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