LACY LAKEVIEW, Texas — Three people died Monday morning after a fire at an apartment complex in Lacy Lakeview, according to Lacy Lakeview Fire Department Chief Cody Newman.
A fourth person was initially reported missing, but was said to be okay after being in the hospital since the previous week, Newman said.
It started around 11:30 p.m. Sunday at the Northgate apartment complex on Faye Drive.
Newman said the entire building, consisting of 16 units, collapsed. It was still smoldering as of around 10:30 a.m. Monday.
Officials confirmed the fire left about 31 people without a home. According to reports, the American Red Cross will help the residents find new places to stay.
Witnesses tell 6 News that several people on the second floor escaped the flames by jumping out of windows to safety.
The Lacy Lakeview Fire Department confirmed that agencies from Bellmead, Waco and nearby areas helped to get the fire contained.
The State Fire Marshal said the cause of the fire would likely remain undetermined because of the way the building collapsed.
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