TEMPLE, Texas — The cause of a fire at an apartment complex in Temple on Oct. 14 has been ruled accidental, according to Bell County Fire Marshals.

A fire at the 4 Hundred Apartments near Temple College caused residents to evacuate in the late evening of Oct. 14. Neighbors told 6 News they believe the fire started around 8 p.m., quickly filling one of the apartment buildings with smoke.

Temple Fire & Rescue, the Temple Police Department and Temple EMS all responded to the scene. There were no reported injuries in the fire, and residents said several pets were evacuated as well, all reportedly safe.

Several residents have been displaced because of the fire, according to Temple Fire & Rescue.

Fire Marshals have listed the cause of the fire as accidental, though an ignition source has n

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