CORTLAND, Ohio -  Fire departments from Cortland and surrounding communities are investigating a fire at an apartment complex.

The fire was reported in an empty apartment on the first floor of the Pauni Apartments at 3000 Liberty Boulevard just after 11 am Friday.

After the first firefighter on the scene reported light smoke coming from the building, a second fire alarm went out to bring help from other departments.

Firefighters were conducting searches through both floors to make sure no one was still inside the building.

The fire was out before noon. The cause is being investigated.

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