Marysville firefighters and police responded Thursday afternoon to a fire that broke out in a two-story apartment complex located in the central business district of downtown Marysville. The incident, which was first reported around 2:30 p.m. at the 423½ Apartments on D Street, concluded without any reported injuries.
A Marysville police officer confirmed that all residents were safely evacuated from the building. The officer, speaking at the scene, stated, "It looks as though everyone got out safely," before directing further inquiries to MPD Chief Vance Nabeta. This prompt evacuation ensured no one was injured during the blaze.
The affected structure, known specifically as the 423½ Apartments, contains seven residential apartments of a standard type, situated above an empty retail store, according to Brad Palm, who identified himself as both the apartment manager and a resident of the building. Palm recounted the initial moments of the fire, stating that he heard a significant loud noise just before the response. He further explained that upon hearing the sound, they immediately called 911 to ensure all residents exited the building, highlighting the swift actions taken to protect those inside.
Residents present in the building at the time of the fire, including Palm, were evacuated and gathered across the street. From this vantage point, they watched as Marysville firefighters actively worked to extinguish the blaze. Fire crews could be seen scaling the building, accessing windows overlooking D Street, and utilizing an aerial ladder to reach the roof as part of their efforts to control the fire.
Cheryl Davis, a long-term resident who has lived in the apartments for seven years, also shared her experience of the incident. Davis independently corroborated the manager's account of the loud noise, stating that she also heard a loud sound from her apartment. The intensity of the event was such that it dislodged a picture from her wall, leading Davis to initially believe she was experiencing an earthquake.
The day of the fire was sunny with a high of 82 degrees Fahrenheit, with winds blowing from the south at 10 to 15 miles per hour. Passing clouds were also observed.