HUNTSVILLE, Ala. ( WHNT ) – Residents and the Huntsville Fire & Rescue assistant fire marshal react to the apartment fire at Fern Parc Apartments Monday morning.
Huntsville Fire & Rescue Assistant Fire Marshal Jerry Tanner said he first received a call around 7:30 a.m. for a fire at 4144 Memorial Pkwy SW. He said the fire quickly spread from unit to unit but residents were able to evacuate in time.
“We went in to get some residents before it made it to the far end of the building,” Tanner said, “but I could visually hear the fire alarms going off.”
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While only one person was transported to Huntsville Hospital with injuries related to smoke inhalation, Tanner said the damage to the property is extensive.
“The building looks to be a total loss,” Tanner said, “probably about 16 to 20 units [burned].”
Observers gathered outside to watch the blaze and comfort neighbors. Aryanna Haley said she lives across the street but came over to see where the smoke was coming from.