TROY -- Three people are forced to jump from a second-floor apartment after a fire breaks out.
It happened around 3 a.m. Wednesday on Foss Way in Troy. Firefighters say both the exit and entrance of the apartment complex were blocked by fire.
The three people who made the 25-foot jump have been taken to the hospital; their injuries are unknown at this time. Four other people were rescued with a ladder. There were a total of 15 people inside the complex at the time.
Firefighters say damage to the complex is extensive. Residents are getting help from the Red Cross. No word on a cause yet.
Earlier coverage:
TROY -- Several fire crews are responding to 32 Foss Way in Troy. That's where we're hearing reports of a big apartment fire.
The fire broke out just after 3 a.m.
Initial scanner traffic indicated there were possibly four people trapped in the apartment. Our crew on the scene says several people have been taken away by medics.
We will keep you updated on this developing story as more information becomes available.
It happened around 3 a.m. Wednesday on Foss Way in Troy. Firefighters say both the exit and entrance of the apartment complex were blocked by fire.
The three people who made the 25-foot jump have been taken to the hospital; their injuries are unknown at this time. Four other people were rescued with a ladder. There were a total of 15 people inside the complex at the time.
Firefighters say damage to the complex is extensive. Residents are getting help from the Red Cross. No word on a cause yet.
Earlier coverage:
TROY -- Several fire crews are responding to 32 Foss Way in Troy. That's where we're hearing reports of a big apartment fire.
The fire broke out just after 3 a.m.
Initial scanner traffic indicated there were possibly four people trapped in the apartment. Our crew on the scene says several people have been taken away by medics.
We will keep you updated on this developing story as more information becomes available.
