EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — Firefighters are on scene at a elderly housing facility Monday night.
Crews are responding to a 2-alarm fire at the St. Mary's Apartments on Main Street, officials said.
According to reports, multiple ambulances were requested to the site.
"There was smoke coming from the door, it was all black, it was just frightening," Katrina Little, a resident of the building said.
She told FOX61 the fire started in her next door neighbor's apartment.
"I was freaking out, he wouldn't open the door, the door was locked," she added.
One person was taken to the hospital. The extent of their injuries is unclear at this time.
Officials said some residents needed help getting out, but everyone made it out of the building.
Charles Carmon was not home at the time of the fire, but his service dog, Sandy was.
"I told the firefighter that my dog was in there and he went and got my dog out of the apartment," Carmon said. "I was very happy because I was worried this is my baby here. He means everything to me, means the world to me, my dog."
The fire was contained to one unit on the first floor, officials told FOX61. Other buildings were undamaged.
Fire officials said they did not face any challenges fighting the fire and received mutual aid from Hartford and Manchester.
"The fire was visible on arrival, so we knew where it was and we were able to get that line in operation," Asst. Chief Steve Halsup said. "And the crews did a fantastic job both getting a line on the fire very quickly and making rescues out of the building."
All residents are expected to be able to return home tonight, except those in the unit where the flames ignited.
The fire's cause is under investigation.
This story is developing.
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