Overview

• The fire broke out just after midnight Sunday at a home on East 52nd Street near Fleet Avenue, officials said.
• Crews arrived to heavy fire on the front porch and first floor before searching the upper level.
• Firefighters found a man and a woman on the second floor; both were transported to MetroHealth in critical condition and later died.
• Damage was estimated at about $150,000, and no firefighters were injured.
• The Cleveland Division of Fire reported no audible smoke alarms at the scene and urged residents to request free detectors at 216-361-5535.