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Fire erupts at Hillcrest building, prompts evacuations

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SAN DIEGO - A structure fire in Hillcrest prompted the evacuation of residents Thursday.

The fire was reported just before 6:30 p.m. at a building on 4th and University avenues.

The second floor of the building, which are residential apartments, was forced to evacuate due to the firefighting effort.

At about 6:50 p.m., firefighters were able to stop the fire.

There is no immediate word on the cause of the fire or possible injuries.

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