Fort Worth Apartment Fire Displaces Over 40 Residents

Apartment Fire in Fort Worth

• 🏠 A significant fire broke out at Hillrest Apartments in Fort Worth early Wednesday morning.
• 🚒 It took approximately 100 firefighters about an hour and a half to bring the blaze under control.
• 💨 Firefighters battled strong winds, with speeds sustained at 20 mph and gusts up to 29 mph, which exacerbated the fire.

Impact and Displacement

• 💔 The fire affected 16 units, including one that was vacant.
• 👥 The Red Cross is assisting 43 people who have been displaced and lost most of their belongings.
• ⚠️ Some residents were asleep and were alerted to the fire by neighbors, narrowly escaping the burning building.
• 🚒 Crews will remain on-site to monitor for any rekindling of the fire.