KENNETH CITY, Fla. — As flames tore through the Ashford Bayside Apartments late Wednesday night, one neighbor alerted multiple residents to get up and get out of their units.
Matt Claxton said he heard glass shattering and when he went to investigate he saw flames.
That’s when he started going door-to-door just after 11 p.m., making sure his neighbors were alerted.
What You Need To Know
- Fire broke out Wednesday at 11 pm at Ashford Bayside Apartments at 5750 58th Way North
- A resident at the apartments went door-to-door, alerting neighbors to the fire
- There were no injuries; 27 units damaged and at least 30 people displaced
"My first reaction was just to go door to door and knock on everyone screaming fire fire,” Claxton said. “Had her on the phone to call 911. I was on the phone at the same time and just got the most people I can out.”
There were no injuries.
The flames tore through 27 units and displaced at least 30 people.
A preliminary investigation shows the fire was on the third floor, but it's not clear yet what started it.A representative from the Red Cross said they are helping families with housing and essentials today.
Multiple residents said the power was out by the time they knew the fire was happening and that the fire alarm in at least some of the units never went off.
"I'm glad everyone came out alive and nobody got hurt,” Claxton said.