ST. LUCIE COUNTY − More than 30 people were displaced following a May 11 fire at apartments on East Weatherbee Road, according to the St. Lucie County Fire District.
About 11:38 p.m., Fire District crews went to the “multi-unit apartment fire” at the location in the 500 block of East Weatherbee Road, which is east of U.S. 1 and north of East Midway Road.
“Although the fire was limited to a portion of the building, the entire 12-unit complex was affected due to a necessary power shutdown, displacing all 33 residents,” the Fire District stated.
The Fire District stated firefighters worked to contain the blaze to four apartments.
There were no injuries, and the cause is under investigation.
The Fire District reported the fire was extinguished by 12:44 a.m.
Red Cross officials are helping the displaced families.
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This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Apartment fire displaces dozens in St. Lucie County
Reporting by Will Greenlee, Treasure Coast Newspapers / Treasure Coast Newspapers
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