A massive apartment building fire killed one person and injured three others in Montgomery County.
The four-alarm fire broke out around 12:45 a.m. at an apartment complex at 611 Swede St. in Norristown.
Crews responded to reports of a fire in the basement of the Norris Apartments, but when they arrived, flames were in the second and third floors of the building.
Firefighters used long ladders to rescue residents from the upper floors.
At one point, firefighters were told to evacuate the building, and a rear part of the building collapsed.
People living in the complex were immediately evacuated, and the Red Cross is assisting.
About two dozen residents were displaced and are being assisted by the Red Cross.
Officials said the fire burned for more than four hours before it was brought under control.
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