Residents said at least eight fire trucks were on scene to put out the fire early Saturday morning.
A resident called 911 just after midnight Saturday to report his porch was on fire, according to a department news release.
When firefighters arrived only seven minutes later, the fire had spread to the roof of the apartment building, Fire Chief Jack Draves said in the release. One resident fold a 19 News crew she counted at least 8 fire trucks as she watched the blaze from the safety of her home. Building residents escaped to safety in a self-evacuation and no injuries were reported, the fire department said.
According to the release, the blaze was extinguished with help from several local fire departments providing mutual aid.The American Red Cross responded to assist any impacted residents with housing or essential items, according to the release.Draves said the fire is being investigated by the Southwest Emergency Response Team Fire Investigation Unit and the State Fire Marshal’s Office.Return to 19 News for updates.
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