Crews from multiple metro fire departments spent the early hours of Friday battling a stubborn blaze at the Sunnyview apartment complex in Del City, sending thick smoke across the property and pulling in a sizeable emergency response. The fire was reported shortly after 2:00 a.m., and firefighters worked into the morning to contain the flames and shield nearby buildings. As of the latest update, officials had not confirmed whether anyone was hurt or what triggered the fire.
What We Know So Far
The alarm from Sunnyview Apartments, located near Southeast 44th Street and Sunnylane Road, came in around 2:00 a.m., with metro crews quickly dispatched to the scene, according to KFOR. Firefighters concentrated on knocking down active flames and securing the area as the sun came up. Authorities had not yet released a damage estimate at the time of their report.
Investigation and Next Steps
A News 4 photojournalist at the scene described “heavy smoke across the Sunnyview apartments complex” as firefighters worked to get the blaze under control, and investigators were expected to stay on site to search for the cause, according to KFOR. By mid-morning, city and county officials had not issued broader public statements, leaving key details, including possible injuries, unconfirmed. This story will be updated as authorities release additional information.
