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ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. – In the early hours of Wednesday, a fire at an apartment complex in Seminole County forced 20 residents to leave their homes, according to local authorities.
The blaze was reported at 2:17 a.m. at The Edge at Lake Lotus apartments, situated off State Road 434 in Altamonte Springs.
According to the Seminole County Fire Department, the fire originated within a wall of a rear stairwell.
Although the fire was confined to the stairwell area, it resulted in the displacement of 20 individuals.
Fortunately, there were no injuries reported from the incident.
2:17am structure fire at the Edge Apt complex in Altamonte in one of walls of rear stairwells. Fire quickly under control & contained to stairwell. 20 residents displaced. Cause unknown. @CityofAltamonte Building Fire Safety investigating & city’s Emer. Mgt helping residents. pic.twitter.com/aL52AYflVo
— Seminole County Fire Department (SCFD) PIO Media (@scfdpio) November 19, 2025
No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is not known.
SCFD said Altamonte Springs’ emergency management department is assisting the displaced residents.
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