VIDEO: Fire crews from Tucson Fire Department and Northwest Fire District were dispatched to a fire at an apartment complex on Prince Road early on Friday, Feb. 28. According to Capt. Barrett Baker, four units were affected by the two-alarm fire, which started at about 7 a.m. Red Cross is assisting eight people, including two children, who were displaced by the fire.
Firefighters had the fire under control in 25 minutes, despite the fact that at least one hydrant did not have water, Baker said. Prince Road was closed near the Mountain Ridge Apartments at 570 W. Prince Road, just west of Oracle Road, during the fire and clean-up. Police reopened Prince Road shortly before 9 a.m.
The apartment complex was evacuated safely and firefighters rescued one cat.
City of Tucson code enforcement investigators are going to determine if the building can be occupied.