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Devastating Apartment Fire Displaces Residents in North Highlands
In the early hours of November 19, a fierce fire engulfed a two-story apartment complex in North Highlands, California, resulting in injuries to three individuals and displacing over 40 residents, according to Metro Fire of Sacramento officials.
The blaze broke out shortly before midnight, rapidly escalating from the ground level and forcing many residents to flee their homes, with some reportedly having to leap from balconies to escape the flames.
“This building caught fire like the back of a box of matches. It was like somebody poured gasoline in there. In a matter of minutes, it was gone,” lamented resident Nathaniel Figueroa in an interview with KCRA. “Honestly, I’ve lost everything.”
As the emergency unfolded, downed power lines complicated evacuation efforts. A total of 85 firefighters were dispatched to combat the fire and assist with the evacuation of two nearby 16-unit buildings.
Investigators are currently looking into the origin of the fire, which raised significant concerns regarding fire safety in multi-story residential buildings. The swift response from emergency services prevented further injury and damage, although the impact on the affected residents is profound.
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