Crews battle major fire at apartment complex near Yarrington Road

Fire crews continue to battle an active fire at the Champions Crossing Apartment complex, located near Yarrington Road in San Marcos, that has displaced 12 people, according to city of San Marcos officials.

Krysti Wyatt, city of San Marcos director of communications and intergovernmental relations, said no one was injured in the fire, which occurred around 1 p.m. Thursday.

Wyatt said the San Marcos Fire Department was called around 1:17 p.m. regarding the fire. When emergency crews arrived, they safely escorted affected residents away from the units, Wyatt said. She added crews cleared the area and ensured no one was around the affected building.