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Crews battled large fire at Southgate senior apartment complex Friday night

Crews battling fire at Southgate senior living facility
Large fire at Southgate assisted living facility
Video: Chopper 7 over massive fire at Southgate senior assisted living facility
Video shows massive fire at Southgate senior living facility
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SOUTHGATE, Mich. (WXYZ) — Firefighters battled a massive fire at an apartment complex for seniors in Southgate Friday night.

It happened at American House Southgate on Allen Road near Pennsylvania Road.

Watch our report from the scene below:

Crews battling fire at Southgate senior living facility

According to Public Safety Director Joseph Marsh, first responders worked to get people out. Southgate police said Saturday that everyone has been accounted for and that several tenants were transported to the hospital for evaluation and treatment.

Watch video from Chopper 7 below:

Video: Chopper 7 over massive fire at Southgate senior assisted living facility

Police say displaced residents were taken to the Southgate Senior Center at 14700 Reaume Parkway.

The cause of the fire has yet to be determined and an investigation is underway.

This is a breaking news story. Stay with 7 News Detroit as we learn more.