3 people taken to hospital after 2-alarm fire in Alexandria

Three people were taken to the hospital early Monday morning after a fire broke out in an Alexandria apartment complex. Two firefighters were also evaluated but were later released by EMS.

Alexandria Fire says the fire broke out at 5340 Holmes Run Parkway in Alexandria just after 2 a.m.

Officials say the two-alarm fire started in an apartment on the second floor. Fire crews used ladders to rescue multiple people. Several were evaluated for smoke inhalation.

The fire is now out, however, officials are working to make sure it's safe before investigators can go in.

This is a developing story. Stay with FOX 5 for updates.

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