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Fire 'mostly' contained at empty Rowlett apartment complex

The mayor of Rowlett has posted updates on social media since about 10:30 p.m. Friday. At 1:30 p.m. Saturday, fire officials said the fire was mostly contained.

ROWLETT, Texas — Fire crews in Rowlett contained a fire on Saturday that had been burning since Friday night at an apartment complex under construction.

According to the Rowlett Fire Department and Rowlett Mayor Blake Margolis, the 3-alarm fire happened at a building in the Sapphire Bay area.

Mayor Margolis has posted updates about the fire since 10:20 p.m. on Friday. 

Fire officials reported the fire as "mostly contained" at about 1:30 p.m. Saturday. At that time, the department said crews were continuing to put out hot spots in the building.

Officials are asking the public to continue avoiding the area as crews remain on the scene. 

No injuries have been reported. 

The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time.

The Rowlett Fire Department is working a large structure fire at the multi-family building in Sapphire Bay. A 2 alarm...

Posted by Blake Margolis – Rowlett Mayor on Friday, December 15, 2023

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