North Andover Fire on scene at an apartment fire at Royal Crest Drive on Wednesday. (Photo Courtesy North Andover Fire)

NORTH ANDOVER — Chief John Weir reports that the North Andover Fire Department responded to and extinguished a fire at 45 Royal Crest Drive on Wednesday afternoon.

At approximately 3:26 p.m., May 6, the North Andover Fire Department responded to a fire in an apartment complex.

Crews quickly extinguished the fire, containing it to the unit of origin, located on the second floor. Residents from 11 other units were displaced due to smoke and water damage.

No injuries were reported.

Mutual aid was provided by the Lawrence Fire Department on scene. Andover Fire Department and Methuen Fire Department provided station coverage.

“I want to thank our crews and mutual aid partners for their quick response time in knocking down this fire,” said Chief Weir. “Aggressive work was performed by on-duty crews to ensure the fire was contained and didn't cause further damage.”

The North Andover Fire Department is currently investigating the cause of the fire.

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