Candle believed to be cause of fire

Boardman fire officials said a candle is believed to be the cause of an apartment fire that occurred Sunday.

Candle believed to be cause of fire

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A candle is believed to be the cause of a Sunday apartment fire on Lockwood Boulevard that resulted in an estimated $165,000 loss, Fire Chief George Brown said.

One man was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation after the fire broke out at 3:45 p.m. He was attempting to escape from a basement apartment.

Five other tenants along with the man were displaced from the apartment building due to smoke damage.