ORLANDO, Fla. – One person has been displaced by a fire that affected multiple units at an apartment complex, according to the Orlando Fire Department.
Fire officials said the fire took place Thursday at the complex on South Kirkman Road.
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According to fire department crews, it appears the fire was sparked by a dryer in a laundry room on the second floor.
Engine 12 crew was first on scene at an apartment fire on S. Kirkman Road. It appears that the fire started from a dryer in the second floor laundry room. No injuries. One person is displaced. @RedCrossCFL is assisting. pic.twitter.com/AUW7pHf77m
— Orlando Fire Dept (@OrlandoFireDept) August 19, 2021
No one was injured during the blaze, officials said.
American Red Cross officials said they provided emergency assistance to three adults with two dogs. One-on-one support to help make recovery connections and mental health assistance were also offered.