OKCFD Releases Report On Large 5-Alarm Apartment Fire In NW OKC

Oklahoma City fire officials released details Friday on a five-alarm fire that destroyed The Canton at Classen Curve apartments earlier this year.

The Feb. 8 fire destroyed the yet-to-be-opened complex near Northwest 63rd Street and North Western Avenue.

According to the report, officials said the fire was "accidental," caused by an electrical malfunction.

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The fire department said nearly 140 personnel (138) were dispatched to the scene in attempts to get the fire under control.

The structure, valued at $65 million, is considered a total loss.

Nearly three full days later, around 3 p.m. on Feb. 11, firefighters extinguished the fire and demolition of the structure was complete.