Citrus Heights apartment fire displaces 11 residents, injures one

One victim was injured Thursday after a fire broke out near Greenback Lane and Auburn Bouelvard in Citrus Heights, according to the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District.

The victim, who was not identified, was transported to a hospital to treat smoke inhalation, the department said.

Metro Fire spokesman Capt. Chris Vestal said the fire damaged several units and displaced 11 residents — 4 temporarily and 7 longer term. The residents are receiving assistance from the American Red Cross.

The fire could be seen from multiple windows on the ground floor before crews put out the flames. A fire investigator was sent to the scene, and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

This story was originally published November 26, 2020 at 9:31 AM.