Crews battled a fire early Friday morning that occurred at an apartment complex on Bell Street.
At 5:33am, Amarillo Fire Department crews were dispatched to the Morton Place Apartments (1515 South Bell Street) on a reported fire, according to AFD. Crews arrived four minutes later and found heavy smoke coming from the stairwell on the first floor. Crews battled the fire on the exterior and continued firefighting efforts. A third alarm was requested at 5:44am and the fire was called under control at 5:56am.
Two buildings were evacuated for trapped smoke and fire extension. Three occupants were evaluated for smoke inhalation but were not transported to a local hospital.
This fire has been ruled as accidential. Damages are estimated at $25,000.
