TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — UPDATE 9:15 p.m.
The American Red Cross Arizona responded to the fire and is assisting those impacted by the fire at Homer Davis Elementary School.
About 20 people were impacted in 13 units.
PCSD says North Romero Road is now open.
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UPDATE 7:31 p.m.
Over 45 firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire at the Village at Romero Apartments.
The area is still active and crews ask to avoid the area.
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UPDATE 6:50 p.m.
According to NWFD, one person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
Crews are still at the Village at Romero Apartments.
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UPDATE 6:15 p.m.
Witnesses near the location of the fire say Romero Road is closed from about Wetmore Road to Prince Road.
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The Pima County Sheriff's Department and Northwest Fire District responded to an apartment fire near Romero Road.
The fire occurred Friday afternoon at 4200 block of N. Romero Rd.
Both north and southbound lanes are closed as residents evacuate.
Drivers are to expect traffic and should find an alternate route.
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