4 families displaced after apartment complex fire in east central Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Four families are out of their homes after an apartment complex fire in east central Fresno.

It happened Sunday morning at the Sunset Sands Apartments on Maple and McKinley.

Flames engulfed the apartments, and smoke could be seen from miles away.

Fresno Fire and CAL FIRE were able to keep the blaze from spreading.

Four units were destroyed, and two others sustained smoke and water damage.

Crews were able to rescue four kittens at the scene.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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