Several fire companies from Carbon County responded to an apartment building fire Sunday morning in Nesquehoning.

The fire, reported around 6:30 a.m. at 90 East Catawissa St., began in a room on the third floor of the complex.

Firefighters took control of the incident while evacuating the residents. Responding were the Nesquehoning, New Columbus, Hauto, Lansford and Jim Thorpe fire companies. Lehighton paramedics responded with several units evaluating several victims.

Nesquehoning fire police maintained traffic control at the scene shutting down Catawissa Street.