Fire at Akers building in Middletown causes minimal damage

The “fire started on the outside of the building and extended into the roof,“ said Assistant Chief Steve Ludwig. “There was minimal structural damage. It did not get into the building and effect anything inside.

“The building is still functional. But there will need to be some repairs,” he said.

He said the building is used for storage and can continue to be used for storage.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.