We now have an update to a fire at an apartment complex on Ferris State's campus...

 

The Big Rapids City Fire Department is investigating the cause of a fire at Ferris State University's West Campus Apartments that sent one student to the hospital.

 

Fire officials believe the fire started in the kitchen area of the apartment. Crews arrived at the scene around 5 p.m. on Sunday and were able to get it under control by within a half an hour.

 

During a primary search, fire crews said they located a 22-year-old woman who had sustained smoke inhalation and burns.

 

She was removed from the apartment and transported to the hospital for treatment.

 

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One student was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation when fire broke out at Ferris State University's West Campus apartments just after 5pm Sunday evening. 

 

The university is helping students with temporary housing.

 

The cause of the fire is under investigation.