Fire At Essex Apartment Under Control: Officials

ESSEX, MD — Multiple people were evaluated by first responders for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out at an Essex apartment complex Friday night, officials said.

At 9:15 p.m., crews were called to an apartment in the unit block of Valley Arbor Court where there was reportedly fire on the second floor.

Multiple people were rescued from windows and were evaluated for smoke inhalation, authorities said.

After 9:30 p.m., authorities reported they were examining five people at the scene.

By 9:50 p.m., the fire was under control, and officials had determined nobody needed medical transport. There were no major injuries reported.

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