48 people displaced after child causes fire at Orlando apartment complex

Orlando, Fla. — At least 48 people have been displaced after a fire occurred at the Windsor Cove apartments Saturday morning.

Firefighters say the fire broke out at 1470 Mercy Drive around 10am. Investigators say it started on accident when a child was using a space heater to light a paper on fire. 30 of the 48 displaced residents were children. One of those children were treated for smoke inhilation, but no one was injured.

The American Red Cross was notified and deployed an emergency response vehicle and supplied 11 families with personal hygiene kits, support to replace medication and money to find a hotel to stay in temporarily.

The Fire Department says all 12 units in the building were evacuated because the power was turned off due to fire damage to the electrical system.

Some residents will be able to return home once the system is fixed, but for others, it may take longer.