Residents Evacuated After NW OKC Apartment Complex Catches Fire

<p>Firefighters are battling a large apartment complex fire in NW Oklahoma City. </p>

Friday, November 16th 2018, 3:07 pm

By: News 9

Residents Evacuated After NW OKC Apartment Complex Catches Fire

Oklahoma City fire crews battled a massive apartment complex fire on the northwest side.

About 2 p.m. Friday, November 16, firefighters were called to the Quail Run Apartments in 3200 block of West Memorial Road.

Upon arrival, they reported seeing heavy smoke and flames. Then firefighters immediately began evacuations.

According to the Oklahoma City Fire Department, approximately 45 to 50 firefighters were on scene working to control the blaze.

After a search, no one was found inside the building, but some pets have been reported missing, the fire department said.

The American Red Cross said they are assisting families displaced by the fire and firefighters who are battling the fire.

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Firefighters are battling a large apartment complex fire in NW Oklahoma City.

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