2 hospitalized, 7 rescued from Prince George’s County apartment fire

GREENBELT, Md. - Authorities say two people were hospitalized and seven were rescued after a fire at an apartment complex in Prince George’s County.

2 hospitalized, 7 rescued

What we know:

The fire was reported just before 8:45 a.m. Wednesday in the 100 block of Breezewood Drive in Greenbelt.

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson Pete Piringer said mutual aid was provided and posted a photo of the three-story multi-family dwelling in flames. 

Prince George’s officials say a second alarm was called before the fire was extinguished. They said the seven residents were removed from their balconies. It was originally reported that three people were transported; However, one person refused treatment.

3 hospitalized, 7 rescued from Prince George’s County apartment fire (Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO)

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Cause remains under investigation

What we don't know:

There is no word on the condition of the victims at this time. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.