Sirens and flashing lights converged on the Avery Apartments in Lewisville yesterday as police and fire crews rushed in after reports of a fire at the complex. Officials said the blaze was brought under control while teams moved through the buildings, clearing units and securing the scene. Neighbors were warned to expect a heavy public-safety presence around the property as the operation continued.
Officials: Fire Controlled, Crews Clearing Scene
According to a post from the Lewisville Police Department on Facebook, officers and Lewisville Fire Department personnel were on scene at the Avery Apartments and reported the fire as “under control” while crews continued clearing the area. The department told residents and passersby to plan for a large law enforcement and fire presence clustered around the complex.
The website for Avery Apartments lists the community at 350 Continental Drive, the same location identified by authorities in their update.
How Residents Can Get Updates
The City of Lewisville Office of Emergency Management is urging residents to sign up for the Lewisville Citizen Alert system to receive incident-specific notifications and possible evacuation notices tied to events like Tuesday’s fire. City of Lewisville emergency management materials explain how the system sends targeted messages and how people can register for opt-in text and email alerts.
Residents who live or work in and around the Avery complex are being advised to keep an eye on official city and police channels, along with the Citizen Alert system, for any new safety instructions or status updates.
What We Know About The Complex
Avery is a multi-building apartment community with several hundred units, meaning a substantial number of residents could feel the impact of even a single-building incident. Online listings indicate the complex contains roughly 300 units. Listings on Rise Apartments provide basic details on the property itself but do not include any information about evacuations, injuries, or other fallout from Tuesday’s fire.
As of the latest update from authorities, officials had not released information on casualties or displacement connected to the blaze.
