By Associated Press - Monday, May 6, 2019

SALEM, Ore. (AP) - At least one person was taken to the hospital with critical injuries after a fire tore through an apartment building in Salem, Oregon.

KOIN reports that the fire started around 3:45 a.m. Monday. Deputies were met with huge flames when they arrived on scene.

While the flames appear to be out, crews are still actively working. So far, eight apartments have been impacted.



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