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Apartment evacuated after fire breaks out

Cranbrook Fire & Emergency Services Respond to Early Evening Apartment Fire Thursday
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Fire and Emergency personnel were on the scene of an apartment fire Thursday night in Cranbrook.

Fire investigation crews are back on scene of an early evening apartment fire in Cranbrook today.

At approximately 9:20 pm on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, Cranbrook Fire & Emergency Services responded to a structure fire at 1504 1st Street South – a 15 unit apartment complex. The fire alarm system was activated and notified the 17 tenants of the fire and they evacuated the building.

Three fire fighters and one engine initially arrived on scene to find a fire in the basement suite of the apartment complex.

In all a total of 21 members were in attendance and two fire apparatus responded to the incident. The fire had the potential to extend into the entire building, however, it was quickly knocked down and crews were able to contain the fire to the suite of origin.

There were no injuries to the tenants or the fire fighters.

Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services thanks the staff of Emergency Social Services, for their quick response and attention to assisting those tenants affected.

Due to the potentially harmful environment the most of the tenants were put up in hotel accommodations overnight, while several were able to stay with friends.

There are no damage estimates currently available.

The investigation into the cause is expected to wrap up later today. No word yet on when tenants will be able to return home.