Tampa, Fla. (970 WFLA)--Just after 6 Friday night Hillsborough County Fire Rescue received reports of a blaze at the apartment building located in the 12700 Block of University Club Dr in Tampa. When Firefighters arrived they reported heavy fire and smoke coming from one of the units. Firefighters, Hillsborough County Sheriffs Officers, and apartment security officers evacuated the residents in the involved apartment unit and residents from 3 adjoining buildings.
Aerial operations were set up outside the involved apartment building, and a second alarm was called. It took Firefighters about an hour and a half to get the fire under control. Investigators have determined that the cause of the fire is electrical or mechanical failure in the area of the apartment buildings air conditioning units.
The American Red Cross has been called to the scene to assist the displaced. No major injuries were reported.