An apartment fire in Orange County has left one person hospitalized and several others displaced this morning. According to ClickOrlando, the fire originated on the second floor of a building located on Napiers Circle. The affected individual was taken to Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children for treatment; however, the age and condition of the patient were not disclosed.
Orange County Fire Rescue has been tending to the aftermath of the blaze. While the cause of the fire remains under investigation, officials have confirmed that an apartment near the University of Central Florida was the site of the emergency. A Red Cross team was summoned to assist three adults, one child, and two dogs who were affected by the incident, WESH reported.
The quick response of emergency crews managed to contain and extinguish the flames, but they stayed on scene to probe into the origins and potential causes of the fire. The State Fire Marshal has been notified and is presumably taking part in the ongoing investigation.
