Units arrived on scene to find smoke visible from a third-story apartment and immediately deployed a fire hose into the structure.
Multiple units are on scene at this time working to extinguish any fire and to make sure all people are clear of the building.
7:24 p.m.
In an update to Dispatch, the Incident Commander advised that the fire, which was on a third floor balcony, had been knocked down.
Personnel will remain on scene to ensure that all hotspots are extinguished. Crews will assist with salvage and overhaul until the incident is stabilized.
8:17 p.m.
A fire sprinkler on the balcony kept the fire at bay until the crews could extinguish it. The fire was contained completely on the balcony and it was stopped before it spread to the building, which houses two sections of 14 apartments.
Residents have been allowed back inside the building. The fire’s cause has been determined to be accidental in nature. No injuries were reported.
