NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio (WOIO) - Firefighters are battling a fire at a high-rise apartment building in North Olmsted.

The fire is at Westbury Apartments in North Olmsted.

Some residents on scene have been told to evacuate while others have been told to shelter in place, according to the evacuees on scene.

The fire seems to be on the fifth floor.

The North Olmsted Police Department is asking people to avoid the area so emergency vehicles can get in and out.

The apartment building also had a fire in 2021 on the 10th floor.

19 News crews are headed to the scene. We have reached out to the North Olmsted Fire Department for more information.

This is a developing story. Return to 19 News for updates

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