ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Four apartment units were damaged Tuesday afternoon in St. Petersburg after a fire occurred, officials say.
At around 2 p.m., a fire broke out at 5th Street North, and St. Petersburg Fire Rescue said in a news release they were alerted and responded to the scene.
When crews arrived, they began trying to extinguish the fire, which started from an apartment unit, firefighters say.
"Firefighters worked diligently to contain and control the fire, ensuring the safety of the residents and surrounding structures, the news release reads. "Thanks to the quick response of the fire department and their effective firefighting techniques, the fire was successfully brought under control."
Officials say there were no reported injuries to anyone who lived inside the apartment units or firefighters at the scene.
The four units received damage from fire, smoke and water, fire rescue says. It is still unknown how much damage the apartment units faced.
Those who lived in the apartment units have been temporarily removed from the building and some of the residents are receiving assistance from the Red Cross, firefighters say.
The investigation of the incident remains ongoing, officials say.
