A second-alarm fire Thursday evening displaced one resident after it damaged an apartment in a three-unit building at 1620 Line Ave. in Amarillo, the Amarillo Fire Department said. Firefighters arrived around 5:31 p.m. and found heavy fire coming from an apartment window and the front door. A second alarm was requested as crews were responding. The fire was under control at 5:52 p.m.
Searches of the building found no one inside. No injuries were reported. One occupant was evaluated by Amarillo Medical Services personnel but declined further care. The American Red Cross was contacted to assist the displaced resident.
The fire caused major damage to the apartment where it started, moderate damage to a unit at 1618 Line Ave. and minor damage to a unit at 1616 Line Ave., according to the report. A total damage estimate was not available. The cause remains under investigation by the Fire Marshal's Office.