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Shortly after 10:45 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 4, crews from the Hagerstown Fire Department were called to the 100 block of East Washington Street, where there was reports of smoke coming from the building with people trapped inside.
Upon arrival, firefighters found a blaze on the second floor of the building, and at least one resident of the apartment had to be rescued from a window on the front of a building.
A second alarm was called as bystanders insisted there were more people trapped inside the building, prompting an extensive search, according to a spokesperson from the department.
Several animals were also rescued by responding firefighters.
All residents were eventually accounted for, and the fire was contained to the second-floor unit. The Fire Marshal’s Office is now investigating the cause of the blaze.
One person suffered reported smoke inhalation injures and was hospitalized as a precaution.
More information is expected to be released by investigators. Check Daily Voice for updates.
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