Patio fire forces partial evacuation at Arlington facility on Sunday
- A patio fire at the Arlington Plaza - Sky Active Living apartments led to the evacuation of some residents on Sunday morning.
- The Arlington Fire Department responded quickly, containing the fire to the patio but dealing with smoke that entered the building.
- Three people were hospitalized for smoke inhalation, but no injuries were reported from the fire itself, and residents were later allowed to return.
On Sunday morning, a fire broke out on the patio of the Arlington Plaza - Sky Active Living apartments, prompting a swift response from the Arlington Fire Department. Firefighters arrived at the scene after receiving reports of the incident, which was located on West Poly Webb Road near Shorewood Drive and Lake Arlington. Although the fire was contained to the patio area and did not spread inside the apartments, smoke began to infiltrate the building, creating a hazardous environment for residents. In light of the smoke's impact, the fire department escalated their response to a second alarm to ensure adequate support for the evacuation of residents. Emergency personnel worked diligently to manage the situation, setting up fans to ventilate the smoke from the building. As a precaution, some residents were evacuated from their apartments to ensure their safety. Three individuals were hospitalized due to smoke inhalation, highlighting the seriousness of the situation, although fortunately, no injuries were reported directly related to the fire itself. Additionally, all firefighters involved in the response remained unharmed throughout the operation. As conditions improved, evacuated residents were allowed to return to their homes. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of fire safety measures in residential facilities, particularly in preventing smoke from affecting the health and safety of residents during emergencies.