CLEVELAND — A vacant building near East 105th Street and North Boulevard caught fire Monday morning, prompting a large response from Cleveland firefighters.

According to Cleveland Division of Fire Lt. Mike Norman, the blaze involved a building that previously housed businesses on the first floor and apartments on the second, but has been vacant for some time.

During an interview, Norman told 3News he believes the building is completely totaled.

His full comments can be watched below:

According to officials, 14 fire companies and more than 50 firefighters were dispatched to the scene. Several walls in the building collapsed. Officials say no one was inside at the time and no injuries were reported.

By 8:17 a.m., the fire was reported to be well under control, though officials say the

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