Plano firefighters respond to large fire at apartment complex overnight
Oct 21, 2026
Plano firefighters are investigating a major fire at an apartment complex in the north end of the city.
Crews responded around midnight early Wednesday morning to flames shooting out of an apartment complex on the 600 block of Legacy Drive.
At one point, that fire was escalated to two alarms.
Plano fire officials say one person had to be rescued from a second-floor balcony. They were taken to the hospital and are currently in stable condition.
Officials said around 10 to 12 apartments were impacted by the fire, but it’s unclear how many residents were affected.
Fire officials said they suspect arson and a person of interest was taken into custody by Plano police.
The investigation is now being led by arson investigators from the Plano fire department.
Property management and the Red Cross are on scene to help displaced residents.
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