3-Alarm Apartment Fire Reported In Lanham

LANHAM, Md. (WJZ) — An apartment fire was reported in Prince George's County Monday afternoon.

The fire broke out, according to PGFD, in the 5300 block of 85th Avenue in Lanham.

The apartment building is a three-story front and 4 floors in the rear.

PGFD showed the extent of the damage while they worked to put out the fire.

Mark Brady, chief spokesperson for Fire/EMS in Prince George's County said a little before 5 p.m. that the fire had extended through the roof of all four apartment buildings in the row of the 5300 block.

There were water issues that slowed the operation, according to PGFD.

There are no injuries at this point but 75 to 100 people are said to be displaced after the fire is out.

Earlier in the incident and just after a partial roof collapse, a lone firefighter who was separated from his crew was assisted from the top floor, rear side of one of the buildings. He was removed from a balcony but was not injured.

The fire was put out around a little after 6 p.m. with the exception of some hot spots.

Four apartment buildings were damaged, and 44 apartments with around 132 occupants have been displaced. There are no injuries to firefighters or civilians at this time.

The fire is currently under investigation and they are working on loss estimates.

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