Apartment fire forces evacuations near University of Central Florida, firefighters say

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County firefighters responded to an apartment fire near the University of Central Florida on Wednesday, firefighters said.

The fire was called in around 1:50 p.m., according to dispatch records.

Firefighters said eight apartment units were evacuated because of the fire.

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Firefighters did not give a cause and said there are no reports of injuries.

This story will be updated once we have more information.

#UPDATE Saddle Blvd fire: 8 apartments evacuated, no injuries/fire out. About 3 dozen firefighters on scene. Overhaul in progress. #PIO on scene. pic.twitter.com/HqX9TmxVhs
— OCFire Rescue (@OCFireRescue) March 6, 2019

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— OCFire Rescue (@OCFireRescue) March 6, 2019

#workingfire 3443 Saddle Blvd. Apartment fire/working on Fire TAC-4. #PIO en route/will update from the scene. #BREAKING
— OCFire Rescue (@OCFireRescue) March 6, 2019