AFD crews are on scene of a 2 story working fire off Hilliard ave, defensive attack, with a 3 story apartment building exposure. A 2nd alarm has been requested.
Defensive operations are still underway, with a good knock on the fire. AFD stations are being backfilled by county FDs. No injuries reported at this time. Red Cross will assist residents of exposed apartment building to the fire.
Fire is under control.
This structure was an apartment building under construction. AFD fire investigator is on scene. #NCFire #avlnews #avltoday #Asheville
There is powerage outage due to this fire. The road at Clingman and Hilliard will be closed for some time.
