Large fire breaks out at Bellevue apartment building; 56 units affected

Person rescued from Bellevue apartment fire, dozens of units affected

The Bellevue Fire Department responded to a fire at the Central Park East Apartments, near the Crossroads Mall.

BELLEVUE, Wash. - The Bellevue Fire Department responded to a fire at the Central Park East Apartments, near the Crossroads Mall. 

Crews reported the fire at 152nd Ave NE and NE 16th St. around 3 p.m. on Tuesday.

One person had to be rescued from the third floor. Firefighters said the rescue went "swiftly."

According to the Red Cross, about 56 units were affected. It's unclear how many people within those units were affected.  

It's also unclear how many of those units are inhabitable. 

No word yet on a cause.

Crews respond to large fire at Bellevue apartment complex

Crews reported the fire at 152nd Ave NE and NE 16th St. around 3 p.m. on Tuesday. It's unclear if anyone was hurt.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.