Three-Alarm Bellevue Apartment Fire Displaces Families, Destroys 12 Units

A three-alarm fire broke out at the Slate Apartment complex in Bellevue, Tennessee, displacing multiple families and damaging 12 units. The fire, initially reported as an appliance or dryer fire, quickly spread through the building, leading to the structure being considered a total loss. No residents were injured, but one firefighter sustained minor burns and was hospitalized. The Nashville Fire Department responded with numerous units to battle the blaze, and the American Red Cross is assisting those affected by the fire. Residents were evacuated safely, though many lost their belongings, and some have been relocated to other apartments within the complex or sister properties. This incident is a significant disruption for the community, especially given a similar fire occurred at the complex within the past few years.