The Euclid Fire Department responded to a stove fire around 3:40 a.m. Sunday morning.
At the scene, officials reported seeing a " heavy fire" from the windows of the building in the 300 block of Babbit Road. They quickly attacked the blaze from inside and then began searching for tenants and fire extension in adjoining apartments.
The resident of the apartment was transported to Euclid Hospital with minor burns to one ear and smoke inhalation. Several other tenants in building are now displaced and being helped by the Red Cross.
According to police, the fire began after a resident fell asleep while cooking on the stove.
The fire caused an estimated $50,000 in damages.
The fire department reminds residents to be vigilant when cooking and to keep combustibles away from open flames.