HOUSTON, TEXAS --
A four-alarm fire destroyed an apartment complex in northwest Houston Tuesday. At least three firefighters were injured while battling the blaze.
The fire broke out after 6pm at the Gentry House Apartments at 9001 Kempwood and was declared tapped out at around 7:30pm. HFD officials say there is significant damage.
A massive fire has caused severe damage to an apartment complex in northwest Houston. KTRK/Foti Kallergis
The three firefighters were transported to hospital for heat exhaustion. At least one of them also suffered a sprained ankle. All residents reportedly made it out safely.
Several streets around the complex are blocked off. About 120 firefighters helped get the fire under control.
About 60 to 80 families were displaced by the fire. Some residents are being sheltered at Edgewood Elementary School that is located near the complex. The Red Cross is on hand to help those residents.
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