Two Families Displaced By Morning Fire

TYLER — A fire has damaged apartments in the 1600 block of East Earle Street. Tyler firemen responded to the blaze just before 2:00 yesterday morning. The building contained two separate apartment units, with tenants upstairs and downstairs. Luckily, the residents were able to escape unharmed. The upstairs apartment sustained heavy fire damage, with a total loss of the contents. The downstairs unit sustained extensive water damage as well. Fire investigators have indicated that the fire originated in an upstairs bedroom near an air conditioning unit. The Red Cross was notified for assistance with the displaced families.