The fire moved fast, in part because of the wind, forcing residents to run out of their homes with the clothes on their backs . More than 70 have been displaced, and at least six people were treated for injuries. One of those residents was taken to UNC Hospitals for burns. On Wednesday, officials said that person had been stabilized.
Natalie Wu from Carolinas Asian Alliance said her son, Steve, had an idea after hearing about the fire.
"The community has been really nice to us, and we would like to give back to a community that helped us," he said.
The organization started a donation collection at Acacia Tree Asian Cuisine, less than a mile from the apartment complex.
They're looking to collect nonperishable food items, toys, clothes, and whatever else residents may need.
"I think this is the time we need to get together," she said. "Many people lose their house, lose their home, lose all their belongings. So we're thinking now is the time for us to help here."
Anu Sundar and her family have owned the Sangam Mart off of Chapel Hill Road for more than 20 years.
She said hearing about the fire hit home for her.
"That's the first apartment that we moved in," she said. "My daughter was born there. My parents came there for the first time, so, a lot of memories with that apartment."
Sundar said they didn't hesitate to offer what they could to those in need.
"We knew that we had to do something for the community," she said. "We started with offering food, but I think at this point, anything that they want, we are here for them. They can call us for anything, and we can. We'll do whatever that we can."
Wake County officials told ABC11 that they expect to release more details about the fire on Friday. On Wednesday afternoon, however, the Town of Morrisville provided some new details.
The Office of the State Fire Marshal, Wake County Fire Marshal and Morrisville Fire Marshal have completed their on-site investigation, and it has been turned over to property management," Town spokesperson Erin Hudson said.
Fire officials identified a first-floor balcony as the area where the fire started, but the cause is still under investigation.
The burned building has been taped off to allow for investigative work. Property management will coordinate with residents when it is safe to enter the structure to recover belongings.
ABC11 has more information here with details from the property group about how to support those affected by the fire.
Additionally, donations for displaced residents may be dropped off at any Camden Apartment Property. The Hindu Society of NC will collect donated items from Camden Properties and coordinate with residents for pickup from 124 Clements Drive, Morrisville. For those wanting to help, please send information to westwood@camdenliving.com or call (919) 462-0029.
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