Apartment fire forces evacuations in Richmond, cause under investigation

RICHMOND, Texas – Several apartment buildings were evacuated early Sunday morning after a large fire broke out at an apartment complex in Richmond, according to the Richmond Fire Department.

The fire was reported around 1:30 a.m. at the Mustang Crossing Apartments, located in the 1800 block of Mustang Drive.

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When Richmond Fire Department crews arrived, one apartment building was already heavily involved in flames.

As a precaution, multiple nearby buildings were evacuated while firefighters worked to contain the fire.

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No injuries have been reported at this time. Officials have not released information on how many residents were displaced.

The Richmond Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.