It took firefighters almost an hour to knock down a three-alarm fire at a Midway District condominium/apartment complex Saturday afternoon that caused two minor injuries, according to authorities.
The fire was reported at 1:40 p.m. at the Pt. Loma Villas complex in the 4400 block of West Pt. Loma Boulevard, between Rialto Street and Temecula Street, according to San Diego Fire-Rescue spokeswoman Monica Munoz.
One firefighter and one resident were injured, but were treated on scene, she said.
Firefighters reported seeing smoke and heavy flames showing from the third floor when they arrived. San Diego police officers responded to assist with traffic control in the area.
More than 100 firefighting personnel, including 12 engines, seven trucks and six battalion chiefs, were dispatched to the scene as part of the three-alarm response. The fire was out by 2:30 p.m.