1 dead, 1 injured in Denton apartment fire
DENTON, Texas - A fast-moving apartment fire killed one person in Denton early Sunday morning.
Firefighters got the call just before 2 a.m. about a building on fire at the Ridgecrest Apartments, just off Highway 77, near Teasley Lane.
When they arrived, flames were shooting out of the roof of the two-story building.
They rescued at least one person who was trapped on the second floor.
As the firefighters searched for victims, they found the body of one man.
Neighbors said he was a friendly guy.
"He's kind of like family in the neighborhood. He's super nice, talks to everyone," said Christine Becker. "He's just a staple here. He's lived her forever. He's an older gentleman, a Vietnam vet, really friendly, always joking around with everyone."
The medical examiner's office has not yet released the victim's name.
One other person was taken to a hospital for treatment. Their condition was not released.
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Firefighters said a total of eight apartment units were destroyed and around 20 people were displaced. They are getting help from the Red Cross.
The cause of the fire has been ruled "undetermined due to the number of possible heat sources and a large volume of contents in the apartment."