BRADENTON, Fla. — On Friday, a three-story building at the Coral Club Apartments in Bradenton caught fire, prompting a multi-agency response led by Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue. Crews arrived within two minutes to find heavy flames and smoke, but were able to extinguish the blaze in 30 minutes.
One person suffered minor injuries, no responders were hurt and several pets were rescued.
18 units were impacted, and damage is estimated at over $1 million.
The cause is under investigation, and the Red Cross is assisting displaced residents.
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