Crime & Safety
Fire Damages 22 Apartment Units In Irving
The fire broke out around 8:00 a.m., various outlets report. More than 60 firefighters were called to help quell the blaze.
IRVING, TX — A large fire grew to three alarms Thursday morning at an apartment complex in Irving's 3800 block of North Belt Line Road.
Spurred by wind, the fire grew until flames were seen jutting from the two-story building's roof.
Fire departments from Irving and Dallas sent more than 60 firefighters to quell the blaze and, after more than an hour, the fire was deemed under control, KXAS reported.
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There were no reports of injuries, but an estimated 22 units were damaged in the fire.
It's unclear how many people were impacted by the fire.
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#RedCross workers are on scene to help those impacted by an apartment fire this morning in #Irving. Residents are being assisted with accommodations, hygiene essentials and other services. pic.twitter.com/KRCULiBCGx
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