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15 families displaced after Waco apartment complex fire

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WACO, Texas — Several residents of the Abbey Glenn apartments in the 700 block of south 4th Street in Waco were displaced by a large fire early Saturday morning.

Waco firefighters arrived on the scene at 12:50 a.m.

Upon arrival, the fire had extended into the attic space, triggering a second alarm at 1:03 a.m.

Sixteen apartment units were destroyed, displacing 15 families.

All occupants were evacuated with no injuries reported; those displaced are currently being assisted by the Red Cross.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation at this time.