Crews from Ocala Fire Rescue were called to battle a blaze at an apartment complex Saturday morning.
Firefighters received reports of the fire at Steeples Apartments, located at 2901 SW 41st St., at 11:53 a.m. Engines 3, 4 and 7, Rescue 4, Squad 7, Tower 1, a battalion chief and a safety officer responded to the blaze and upon arrival found smoke and flames coming from the rear of Building 2000.
The fire crews completed a primary search and began attacking the flames that had engulfed the living areas and porches of the first- and second-floor rear-corner units. The fire was contained to two units and deemed under control at 12:19 p.m.
There were no injuries reported and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. Residents of all eight apartments within the fire-damaged building were temporarily relocated to other units on site. The Ocala Police Department, Marion County Fire Rescue and the Red Cross also responded to the incident.
