JUST AFTER 2AM THIS MORNING, CEDAR RAPIDS CREWS RESPONDED TO A REPORTED STRUCTURE FIRE AT 2131 BLAIRS FERRY RD NE.
OFFICERS USED LADDERS TO ASSIST OCCUPANTS OUT OF A 3RD STORY WINDOW.
NEXT ARRIVING CREWS ASSISTED PD IN LADDERING ALL SIDES OF THE BUILDING TO AIDE IN EVACUATIONS.
THREE INDIVIDUALS WERE TRANSPORTED TO A LOCAL HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT OF THEIR INJURIES.
THEIR EXACT INJURIES ARE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME. MULTIPLE INDIVIDUALS HAVE BEEN DISPLACED BECAUSE OF THE FIRE, THE AMERICAN RED CROSS IS ASSISTING THOSE RESIDENTS.
THIS IS AN ON-GOING INVESTIGATION.