The city condemned an Orlando apartment building Friday after firefighters extinguished a two‑alarm fire that began on the second floor, leaving at least 10 residents displaced.
Fire crews responded to the 2900 block of S. Rio Grande Avenue in the afternoon and had the blaze under control by the time the Orlando Fire Department released its initial information. No injuries were reported, officials said.
What officials say and what residents face
Code Enforcement inspected the structure after firefighting operations concluded and declared the entire building uninhabitable. The Orlando Fire Department said it is working with the property management and the American Red Cross to identify displaced occupants and arrange temporary housing.
"OFD, property management, and the Red Cross are coordinating to determine the total number of displaced residents and appropriate temporary housing," the Orlando Fire Department said. "At this time, nine adults and one minor are confirmed displaced; however, not all occupants have been notified so far."
Officials confirmed a total of nine adults and one child have been identified as displaced so far but cautioned that some tenants had not yet been reached at the time of the statement.
Immediate response and next steps
Orlando agencies and the property manager are taking these immediate actions:
- Coordinating temporary housing and support through the Red Cross;
- Contacting other occupants to confirm the full number of displaced residents;
- Securing the building after Code Enforcement’s condemnation order to prevent re‑entry until repairs or relocation are arranged.
Fire investigators typically remain on scene after extinguishment to determine the origin and cause; the fire department did not release a cause in its initial notice.
Local context
The action places immediate housing pressure on those displaced and underscores ongoing concerns about housing stability in parts of Orlando. The coordination among OFD, property management and the Red Cross aims to get residents into safe temporary lodging while Code Enforcement evaluates the timeline for repairs or long‑term solutions.
Residents with concerns about relatives or neighbors at the affected address should contact the Orlando Fire Department or the City of Orlando Code Enforcement for updates on notifications and housing assistance.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | 2900 block of S. Rio Grande Avenue |
| Fire level | Second floor |
| Alarms | Two‑alarm |
| Displaced | 9 adults, 1 minor (confirmed) |
| Injuries | None reported |
| Building status | Condemned by Code Enforcement |
City officials ask anyone with information about occupants who may not yet have been contacted to reach out to the Orlando Fire Department. Additional details on the cause of the fire and longer‑term plans for the property will be released by the agencies as investigations and inspections continue.
(Reporting for News Block.)
