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Firefighters respond to Orcutt structure fire

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UPDATE (10:35 p.m.): Fire crews have contained a structure fire that broke out in Orcutt Monday night.

The fire was first reported at 8:42 p.m. at the 3200 block of Orcutt Rd.

Fire officials say that fire sprinklers kept the fire in check until crews arrived. The sprinklers caused extensive water damage to the structure.

Fire officials tells KSBY that the 3 units were affected by the fire and 8 people are displaced.

Those displaced were helped by the Red Cross.

Two cats that were reported missing have been found safe.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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UPDATE (9:50 p.m.): Fire crews have contained a structure fire that broke out in Santa Maria Monday night.

The fire was first reported at 8:42 p.m. at the 3200 block of Orcutt Rd.

Fire officials say that fire sprinklers kept the fire in check until crews arrived.

8 people are displaced by the fire and there are two missing cats.

Crews will remain on scene for mop-up.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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UPDATE (9:16 p.m.): Santa Barbara County Fire officials report that the fire has been knocked down.

The laundry room fire at a multi-story apartment complex is reported to have spread to the 2nd story, but the amount of fire extension is unknown.

Firefighters are responding to a 2nd alarm structure fire in Santa Maria.

The fire was first reported at 8:42 p.m. at the 3200 block of Orcutt Rd.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.