According to the Everett Fire Department, an early morning fire Thursday at the Station Place Apartments in Everett displaced seven residents but was quickly extinguished due to an effective sprinkler system.
The fire department responded to an automatic fire alarm at 3315 Broadway at 12:35 a.m.
After residents reported seeing smoke and flames from a third-story apartment, the call was upgraded to a commercial fire response.
Firefighters arriving on the scene found residents evacuating and a small kitchen fire in a third-floor unit.
The building’s sprinkler system was controlling the fire.
Crews stretched a hose line to the third floor while others assisted with the water supply and conducted searches of adjoining apartments and the building.
While no injuries were reported, the apartment where the fire originated sustained some fire and water damage.
At least two units on the second floor and a business space on the main floor also experienced water damage.
The fire was extinguished within 20 minutes of the first crew’s arrival due to the prompt action of firefighters and the sprinkler system, officials said.
Firefighters then spent several hours working on salvage and cleanup.
The Red Cross was contacted to assist the seven displaced residents.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.