NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A fire at an apartment complex in the Sylvan Heights area of Nashville has displaced several residents. The fire department says six adults and 21 children were. displaced
The incident happened Friday morning at the Skyview Apartments on Susannah Court. The Nashville Fire Department confirmed no one was injured in the two-alarm fire.
Investigators say the heating and air unit inside of one of the apartments malfunctioned and caught fire.
We are still working to extinguish this 2 alarm fire at Skyview Apartments. We have no reported injuries but several people are displaced. We are working with apt. management and @RedCrossTN to help them. pic.twitter.com/y5E5Le8WEB
— Nashville Fire Dept (@NashvilleFD) November 1, 2019
Sky 5 flew over the area and showed what appeared to be several units gutted by the flames.
"I was smelling smoke while I was brushing my teeth, but I didn't know what it was. I walked around the house and nothing was on fire in the house, so I thought it was okay but when they started banging on the door and I went outside I seen it," said Ezaivur Blanchett.
Blanchett says his neighbor alerted him that the building was on fire, he was able to run out with just his boxers on and a blanket.
NFD is working with the property management and American Red Cross to provide resources to the impacted families. The fire department urges everyone to make heating safety a top priority as the temperatures continue to stay low. Also, make an escape plan for your home and practice the plan.
