Several people displaced after patio collapses at Lexington apartment complex
Several people have been displaced from a Lexington apartment complex after a partial building collapse on Friday.
The collapse happened around 11:10 a.m. at Casa Mia Apartments on Augusta Drive. Lexington Fire Department Battalion Chief Derek Roberts said a third-floor patio fell on top of the second floor, and five people had to be rescued.
No injuries were reported. Roberts said the damaged displaced 18 people from 12 apartments.
Three dogs and two cats were also removed from apartments, according to Roberts. It’s not yet clear what caused the patio to collapse.
Christopher Leach
Lexington Herald-Leader