POTTSTOWN, Pa. — At least four people were hospitalized after a three-alarm fire broke out at a Pennsylvania apartment building on Thursday night, authorities said.
Firefighters were called to the Ashwood Apartments in Pottstown-North Coventry Township area around 7:45 p.m., WCAU reported.
#BREAKING More from North Coventry where the entire 3 story Bldg that makes the Ashcroft Apt’s is consumed by flames. @6abc pic.twitter.com/gUnke8WyLO
— Dann Cuellar (@DannCuellar) July 31, 2020
The fire destroyed the entire roof of the three-story building, which was evacuated, the television station reported. According to Chester County Commissioner Josh Maxwell, more than 100 people lived at the apartment complex, WXTF reported.
Officials with the Red Cross were at the scene to help residents displaced by the blaze, KYW reported.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, according to WPVI.
#BREAKING UPDATE: Firefighters continue to battle a massive three-alarm fire at the Ashwood Apartments in North Coventry Township, Pennsylvania. @MattDeLucia is headed to the scene: https://t.co/poj31veyga pic.twitter.com/dIjV0a71KL
— NBC10 Philadelphia (@NBCPhiladelphia) July 31, 2020
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