MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Fire Department battled a large fire at an apartment building near the Crosstown area Friday morning.
According to the department, crews found the vacant building, located at 344 N. Cleveland St., in flames at 8:37 a.m.
The fire was determined to be accidental and started from a grill that was left unattended on the second floor balcony. The building didn't have a working smoke alarm.
No one was injured and firefighters brought it under control just before 9:10 a.m.
The department said 19 pieces of fire/rescue/EMS equipment were used and about 48 emergency response personnel responded to the call.
Total damage to the building is estimated at $433,000.
