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1 dead after possible garage explosion in Akron

The fire broke out at 7:09 p.m. on Tuesday on Patterson Avenue.

AKRON, Ohio — An investigation is underway after a possible garage explosion killed one person in Akron.

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Akron Fire officials responded to a possible explosion at 705 Patterson Avenue in Akron on Tuesday evening. 

Upon arrival, crews found a detached garage fully engulfed in flames. The Summit County Bomb Squad was also notified about the possible explosion.

Officials say that the fire was under control by 7:29 p.m.

The victim of the fire has not been identified, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Credit: Tim Coffey-3News

Stay with 3News as we learn more details regarding this fire. 

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