AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - A neighbor rescued a pregnant woman from a second story window during a house fire in Akron Saturday night.

According to a release from the Akron Fire Department (AFD), crews were called to the 900 block of Lovers Lane in East Akron before 8:30 p.m.

Firefighters found heavy fire and smoke on the side and back of the house.

The release said there were no injuries.

Before firefighters arrived, a neighbor helped a pregnant woman from the second story window to safety. The woman was evaluated by EMS on scene and unharmed.

The State Fire Marshal is investigating the fire. The Red Cross is assisting the two people living in the home.

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