A massive fire displaced residents and destroyed units at an apartment complex in Norristown, Pennsylvania, Saturday.
The three-alarm fire started Saturday around 2:30 p.m. at the Montgomery Mills Apartment complex on the 7500 block of Kelly Drive, causing flames and billowing smoke that could be seen for miles.
Firefighters were able to bring the flames under control. At one point, the heat was so intense the neighboring building's siding melted off.
Norristown Fire Chief Thomas O'Donnell told NBC10 24 residents were displaced, ten apartments were destroyed and another ten were damaged. Engineers are monitoring the building due to concerns that it could collapse as a result of the damages.
"The cause of the fire is under investigation at this time," O'Donnell said. "We're also in the process of trying to account for any residents that were not home at the time of the fire."
One firefighter was hospitalized due to overheating. No other injuries were reported.
The American Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents.
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