A fire at an apartment complex in Midwest City on Wednesday night left one person injured and forced several residents to escape by jumping through windows.
Fire Broke Out at Sandhills Apartments
According to the Midwest City Fire Department, crews responded around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday to a fire at the Sandhills Apartments near North Midwest Boulevard and Northeast 10th Street.
When firefighters arrived, they found heavy flames coming from a second-story breezeway at the apartment complex.
Residents Forced to Escape Through Windows
Fire officials said the flames blocked the building’s main exit areas, leaving residents trapped inside their apartments.
As a result:
- Three residents were forced to jump through windows to escape the fire
- At least one person was initially believed to be trapped inside
Firefighters immediately began search-and-rescue operations after arriving at the scene.
One Person Injured
During rescue efforts, crews determined no one remained trapped inside the building.
Officials confirmed:
- One of the residents who jumped suffered minor injuries
- No firefighters were injured
- No additional residents were hurt during the incident
Emergency crews treated the injured resident at the scene.
Cause of Fire Still Under Investigation
Investigators have not yet determined what caused the apartment fire.
The Midwest City Fire Department says the investigation remains ongoing as officials work to determine how the fire started.
Summary Table
| Incident Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Sandhills Apartments, Midwest City |
| Time of Fire | Around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday |
| Area | Near North Midwest Boulevard and NE 10th Street |
| Residents Escaping | Three jumped through windows |
| Injuries Reported | One minor injury |
| Firefighter Injuries | None reported |
| Cause of Fire | Under investigation |
The fast-moving apartment fire in Midwest City created dangerous conditions for residents, forcing several people to escape through windows after exits became blocked by flames. Thankfully, only minor injuries were reported as firefighters quickly responded and prevented a potentially more serious tragedy.
