4-alarm fire in Norristown apartment building turns fatal

A massive apartment building fire has killed one and injured three others in Motngomery County, according to our media partner WPVI.

The four alarm fire broke out at an apartment complex at 611 Swede Street in Norristown early Wednesday.

It broke out just before 1 a.m.

Crews responded to reports of a fire in the basement, but when they arrived, flames were in the second and third floors of the building.

At one point, firefighters were told to evacuate the building.

People living in the complex were immediately evacuated, and the Red Cross is assisting.

At least 21 people are displaced and one of the injured is a firefighter.

Crews remain at the scene.

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