Fire department contains apartment blaze

Irving—Irving firefighters responded to a fire at an apartment complex at 709 W. Rochelle Road on July 18, arriving within two minutes of the 3:30 p.m. call.

The first crew on scene at 3:32 p.m. reported light smoke coming from apartment No. 1179. Firefighters used an offensive strategy, entering the building to attack the fire directly, and had it under control by 3:42 p.m. just 10 minutes after arrival.

Investigators believe the fire started in the kitchen. No injuries or fatalities were reported.

SOURCE: Irving Fire Department