ABILENE, Texas — Early Tuesday, Oct. 11, Abilene Fire Department crews responded to the 1500 block of South 3rd Street for a residential structure fire.
When they arrived, crews noted heavy smoke coming from an upstairs apartment at the complex. A quick attack was made on the fire limiting the spread to the involved apartment.
There were multiple people in their apartments at the time of the incident and everyone was able to evacuate without injury.
The fire caused an estimated $5,000 in damage and displaced several residents.
The American Red Cross was notified and their help was requested for the residents.
The fire is currently under investigation, APD said.
