Lakewood apartment fire: West Metro Fire reports 9 injured, 3 hospitalized

Residents of 32 apartment units were displaced and three people were hospitalized in an early morning apartment fire in Lakewood.

The fire at the Tiffany Square Apartments near 9th Avenue and Sheridan Road was first reported by the West Metro Fire Department in a 4:46 a.m. tweet. The fire was reported under control at about 5:30 a.m.

The fire damaged 14 units of the complex, and residents of all 32 units were displaced. Nine people were injured, including a man and woman and their child who had to be hospitalized.

The mother and child had to jump out of the second story to get to safety.

The other six people injured were treated and released. A firefighter was also treated for smoke inhalation.

Red Cross is assisting with finding shelter for the displaced residents.

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