Four families were displaced as a result of a Jefferson County apartment complex fire Thursday night, West Metro Fire Rescue said.
The fire damaged two units in one building — one on the second floor and another on the third floor. There was also smoke and water damage to two other units, West Metro Fire Rescue said. No injuries were reported.
When firefighters arrived at the complex just after 8:30 p.m. Thursday, WMFR said heavy flames were rolling up the front of the building, moving from one unit to another and into the attic.
In an update Friday, the fire department announced that the fire started on the second-floor balcony of one unit, then moved to the third floor and into the attic. Investigators believe the fire was sparked by an electrical malfunction, though the investigation is ongoing, according to WMFR.
The agency said sprinkler activation on both floors "undoubtedly reduced damage to the two units and the entire structure."
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