Working smoke detectors save family of three from apartment fire

Shortly after 1 p.m. Sunday, the Noblesville Fire Department (NFD) responded to an apartment fire off Phillip Drive. The residents called 911 after being alerted by smoke detectors, and everyone was able to safely evacuate the apartment. The first crews to arrive could see thick black smoke coming from the apartment. The fire was marked under control a short time later. The cause of the fire is under investigation. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. NFD reminds citizens to check smoke detectors to ensure they are in good working order.