A three-story apartment complex in Tallahassee that primarily houses students from Florida State University and Florida A&M University caught fire overnight. The Tallahassee Fire Department was dispatched, and firefighters found heavy smoke and flames emanating from a three-story building. Multiple people were trapped inside their apartments.The TFD rescued two people from the second floor, and six people were transported to a local hospital for further medical evaluation.Approximately half of the building was saved, and a firefighter sustained minor injuries.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —
A three-story apartment complex in Tallahassee that primarily houses students from Florida State University and Florida A&M University caught fire overnight.
The Tallahassee Fire Department was dispatched, and firefighters found heavy smoke and flames emanating from a three-story building. Multiple people were trapped inside their apartments.
The TFD rescued two people from the second floor, and six people were transported to a local hospital for further medical evaluation.
Approximately half of the building was saved, and a firefighter sustained minor injuries.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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