Shock video of Forestville fire shows flames ‘engulfing four floors’ and heavy smoke at Maryland apartment building
A SHOCKING video shows a raging fire engulfing four floors of an apartment complex in Forestville, Maryland.
The Prince George’s County Fire Department is on the scene of the fire, as heavy smoke can be seen billowing through the air.
The blaze broke out just before 4pm local time, according to the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department.
All four floors of the multi-family complex were on fire upon arrival.
A third alarm has been sounded and fire crews remain on the scene.
It is unclear if anyone remains trapped, though the complex has been evacuated.
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There are no known injuries. First responders are continuing to assess the situation and make sure all residents are accounted for, according to FOX 5 DC’s Lindsay Watts.
The complex is a four-story garden apartment building located on Donnell Place.
Video footage shows extensive damage to the building as fire crews continue to battle the blaze.
Reports indicate that embers from the apartment fire may have been blown by the wind, causing a brush fire as well.
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Forestville is situated about 30 minutes outside of Washington DC.
The investigation is ongoing.
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