CYPRESS, Texas — At least three people were taken to the hospital Tuesday morning following a fire at an assisted living facility in the Cypress area, according to local firefighters.
It happened at Autumn Grove Cottage Assisted Living on Copperbrook Drive, that's near West Road and Jackrabbit Road.
Staff called 911 after smelling smoke and finding an isolated fire in one of the building's common areas, according to nursing home. The building was immediately evacuated.
CyFair firefighters confirmed the an adult female resident and two female staff members were taken to the hospital.
Facility managers said they were taken out of an abundance of cautious for observation. However, CyFair Fire Department has not confirmed the patients' conditions or the extent of their injuries.
CYFD said eight residents and two staff members were inside the facility at the time of the fire. One person was reportedly rescued by firefighters.
Autumn Grove Cottage said residents were taken to a sister community in the Houston area and their families are being contacted.
It's unclear when residents will be able to return.