Hilyard Street between Broadway and 11th Ave. is now clear after being blocked due to a fire.
On Monday afternoon Eugene police were notified of a fire at an apartment complex at 940 Hilyard Street.
Residents of the complex have been evacuated and there were no injuries.
Two units in the apartment complex do not have suitable living conditions due to the fire, and electricity in the building is out.
The Red Cross will be responsible in finding housing for tenants with inhospitable living conditions.
The cause of the fire is unknown, but was likely caused by tenants leaving their stove on and forgetting about it, according to Community Service Officer Bishop.
Bishop also said when it’s sunny, it’s less likely that heating caused the problem.
Road clears after apartment fire at 11th and Hilyard
May 24, 2015
An apartment fire occurred this afternoon at 11th and Hilyard. (Anna Lieberman/Emerald)
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