Firefighters Battle Fire At Tulsa Apartment Complex; 2 People Recovering

Tulsa firefighters were called to the scene of a fire at an apartment complex near East 71st Street and South Trenton Avenue early Friday morning.

Friday, March 11th 2022, 9:29 am

By: Emory Bryan, David Prock


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A fire at the Red River Apartments near 71st and Riverside injured two people Friday morning, according to the Tulsa Fire Department.

The two people were treated by fire medics, at the scene, and TFD says they're going to be okay. The apartment building has 16 units in it, and while only two were on fire, three others have smoke and water damage. One man who lived at the complex was in a wheelchair, and blind, but he got out. Firefighters arrived in the heavy snow to find everyone outside, but the fire burning up from the bottom floor.

The fire department has not determined the cause of the fire yet. The apartment complex is helping residents find a place to stay.

This is a developing story, stay with News On 6 for the latest updates.

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