Eight people are being hospitalized after an apartment fire in Greeley.

According to Denver7, an initial report of the fire came in at around 7:20 a.m. Thursday morning on 12th Street and 12th Avenue.

Heavy smoke was coming from a second-floor apartment when firefighters arrived. All 8 people evacuated themselves and were taken to the hospital to be treated for smoke injuries.

The fire was contained, though the cause is currently under investigation.

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