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6 apartments damaged after fire near local elementary school

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TROY — Multiple apartments were damaged after a fire in Troy Tuesday.

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Around 12:30 p.m., firefighters in Miami County were called to an apartment complex in the 1300 block of Trade Square West.

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Lt. Aaron Simmons with the Troy Fire Department said someone at Hook Elementary School called in and said they saw flames visible from the second floor.

When crews arrived, they found all 12 occupants were out.

The fire was on an exterior wall extending into the attic space.

Six apartments were damaged by the fire.

The Red Cross was called to help any residents who were forced out of their homes.

No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

We will continue to follow this story.

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