Three people were injured in a south Kent apartment fire at about 12:05 a.m. Friday in the 1600 block of Maple Lane.
Fire investigators determined unattended food cooking on the stove caused the fire and estimated damages at about $250,000.
The first firefighters arriving at the scene reported smoke and flames visible from the windows of the first-floor apartment and three injured residents in the parking lot, according to a Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority media release.
A second alarm fire response was requested which brought more emergency units to assist in patient care and firefighting operations.
The three residents injured in the fire were treated at the scene by firefighters and King County Medics and then transported to a local hospital for further treatment.
Firefighters put out the fire in about 30 minutes. Firefighters searched neighboring units for any fire extension and any hidden fires to confirm the fire was out. The first-floor apartment received major fire and water damage with neighboring units receiving some smoke and heat damage.
Four families were displaced from their apartments. Three families are receiving housing assistance from the American Red Cross and one family is staying with relatives locally.
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