UPDATE (11:01 a.m.):
Multiple crews were on scene of an apartment fire in Black Eagle Wednesday morning.
Initial reports came in just before 4:00 a.m. at 1500 Smelter Avenue.
Fire officials said a motorcycle parked next to the building initially caught fire and then spread to the structure.
Crews had the fire under control around 5:00 a.m.
Officials say everyone was evacuated from the apartment building safely and that property owners are trying to get tenants back into their apartments by the evening.
The building sustained minimal smoke damage along with damage to four apartment doors.
Officials continue to investigate what caused the motorcycle to ignite.
Black Eagle, Sand Coulee, Gore Hill and Vaughn Fire Departments responded.
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Multiple crews are on scene of an apartment fire in Black Eagle Wednesday morning.
Initial reports came in just before 4:00 a.m. at 125 15th street northeast.
Fire officials on scene say a motorcycle parked next to the building initially caught fire and then spread to the structure.
It’s unknown how the motorcycle caught on fire.
Fire officials say at this time, they believe everyone was evacuated from the apartment building safely.
Black Eagle, Sand Coulee, and Gore Hill Fire Departments responded.
The investigation continues, we will update you as we learn more.
