NEW CARROLLTON, Md. — Four people trapped on a balcony were rescued from an apartment fire in New Carrolton Thursday morning, according to Prince George's County Fire Department (PGFD).
The fire happened just before 6 a.m. at a four-story garden-style apartment building on the 5500 block of Karen Elaine Drive, officials said. As of 8:30 a.m., officials said the fire has now been put out.
PGFD added that two residents of the adjacent units were assisted in evacuating the building. There were no injuries reported, officials said.
Firefighters responded to the scene and saw flames when they arrived.
Crews were able to extinguish the fire from one unit and searched throughout the complex to make sure all occupants were accounted for.
Firefighters were able to assist a total of six people from the incident, officials said.
Prince George's County Office of Emergency Management is working to help nine displaced residents.