1-year-old child dies in Plain Township house fire: Stark County Sheriff’s Office investigating

STARK COUNTY, Ohio — A 1-year-old child — identified as Havana Collins-Cody by the Stark County Coroner — has died following a house fire, which happened Tuesday night in Plain Township in the 3400 block of Easton Street NE.

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office says authorities responded to the scene around 9:22 p.m. after a 911 call reported that a child was trapped inside the residence.

“Upon arrival, deputies assisted firefighters in locating and removing the child from the home,” according to a press release from the Stark County Sheriff’s Office. “The child was transported to Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital by the Plain Township Fire Department with assistance from the Sheriff’s Office.”…

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