A large fire broke out at a Parma apartment complex on Stumph Road Friday night.
At around 9:45 p.m., firefighters responded to the Woodbury Commons in the 6100 block of Stumph Road and found heavy fire on the third floor and in the attic space. No residents were taken to the hospital by EMS.
However, tenants like 71-year-old Dennis Koch Sr. lost everything. Koch said is heart medication and brother’s ashes are gone.“I was watching TV, and I was having a couple of sandwiches, and I started smelling bad smells. I looked out my patio door and seen smoke and seen fire underneath me,” said Koch. “I just walked out, because I didn’t have any shoes on. I didn’t have a coat. I just had a shirt.” Firefighters said strong winds drove the fire throughout the building, rapidly worsening the conditions. According to a release from Parma Fire, the blaze was brought under control in under an hour and a half.She said she helped people like her 90-year-old neighbor evacuate. “It feels unreal. And it feels like I just need to thank and bless God every day. When I woke up this morning, I was just thanking God we were all ok,” said YounkmanOn Saturday, DeGeeter released the following statement: The City of Parma extends its heartfelt concern to the residents displaced by Friday evening’s fire at the Woodbury Commons apartment complex on Stumph Road. While we are grateful that no residents were injured, we recognize the serious disruption and hardship this fire has caused for families who have temporarily lost their homes. Our thoughts remain with all those affected. The City of Parma recognizes Fire Chief Michael Lasky and the entire Parma Fire Department for their professional response under extremely challenging conditions. Strong winds and heavy fire conditions contributed to the rapid spread of the fire, yet firefighters worked aggressively to contain the blaze and protect residents, bringing the situation under control in a relatively brief period of time. A Parma firefighter and a police officer sustained injuries during the response, and we wish them a full and speedy recovery. We also extend our sincere appreciation to Parma Police and the mutual aid fire departments that responded to assist, demonstrating the strong regional cooperation that protects our community during emergencies. We thank the American Red Cross of Northeast Ohio for providing emergency assistance and temporary housing support to displaced residents. We also appreciate the efforts of property owner Joshua Zaremba, who has been working to assist tenants during this difficult time.We will continue to work with our public safety agencies and community partners to support affected residents in the days ahead. Parma is a community that comes together in times of need, and we are committed to helping our neighbors through this difficult time.Copyright 2026 WOIO. All rights reserved.
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