AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – The Amarillo Fire Department responded to a structure fire Wednesday afternoon at a three-story multifamily apartment building in the 8800 block of Tarter Avenue.
According to AFD, Ladder 2 reported no visible fire from the exterior upon arrival; however, there was light smoke inside the unit. Officials stated that crews entered the unit and discovered that a fire had occurred in the bedroom and had been extinguished prior to arrival by a sprinkler head.
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Firefighters ventilated the unit and secured the scene. AFD noted that no injuries were reported and no occupants required medical attention.
Officials stated that there was $2,000 in property damage and $1,000 in content loss. The AFD Fire Marshal’s Office is conducting an investigation…