Hartford

Fire Forces Evacuation of Hartford Apartment Building

Residents of a Hartford apartment building were forced to evacuate when flames broke out on the first floor Monday.

Fire crews were called to the building at 44 Forest Street around 7 p.m. for a reported fire. One person suffered minor injury but declined transport to the hospital.

Officials said the fire appears to have started on the first floor in the rear of the building. The cause is under investigation.

There are buses on scene housing the 75 occupants until officials determine if it is safe to re-enter the building.

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