Firefighters Battle Raging Fire At Addison Apartment Complex
ADDISON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - Multiple apartment units caught fire in Addison Monday evening, April 12.
It happened near the Dallas North Tollway and Arapaho in the 15800 block of Quorum Drive.
The 4-alarm fire started in an attic, the Addison Fire Department said.
At least four ladder trucks put water on the fire at the Cortland Addison Circle apartments.
Flames were shooting out of multiple apartment units' roofs.
More than 120 units were impacted, according to the American Red Cross DFW.
There was at least one roof collapse.
People and their pets were evacuated and there are no reports of injuries.
Firefighters from Carrollton, Coppell and Farmers Branch assisted Addison firefighters put out the flames.
The American Red Cross DFW said it is working with property management and the local fire department to identify residents impacted by the fire and help them get food, water and temporary housing.
Anyone impacted by the fire can call the Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).