BRADENTON, Fla. — At least 12 apartment units were destroyed in a fire Wednesday afternoon.

It happened on Castleton Drive at the VIEW Carlton Arms apartment.

The Bradenton Police Department responded to assist the Bradenton Fire Department with traffic control, and the Red Cross has been contacted to support displaced residents.

The fire is about 90 percent contained, but firefighters will be at the scene for several more hours.

This is a developing story. We'll post more information as it becomes available.

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