Grand Blanc Township, MI (September 3, 2023) - After a fire broke out Sunday night at the Knollwood Village Apartments, eight families had to temporarily relocate, and an unknown number of injuries was reported.

Firefighters were sent to an apartment complex off East Hill Road in Grand Blanc Township at about 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 3, for a residential structure fire.

Authorities added that crews went down into the cellar and that the fire spread to the ground level of the complex. Officials also said that the American Red Cross has been called to assist locals with medicine and other necessities. EMTs also treated an unknown number of victims for smoke inhalation at the scene, though details on their current conditions were not specified.

The firemen from Grand Blanc Township were aided at the site by paramedics and officers from Burton, the City of Grand Blanc, and Flint Township.

The cause of the blaze has yet to be determined, though an inquiry has been opened.

Our thoughts are with all injured victims in hopes of their full recovery.