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A huge blaze has broken out at a California at under construction apartment complex with residents ordered to evacuate the area.
The 'major' fire began on Friday at around 10pm at the site in Visalia.
Dramatic video shows the complex engulfed in flames and a thick plume of smoke.
A massive fire broke out at an apartment complex in Visalia, California on Friday night
The blaze began at around 10pm with firefighters struggling to contain the flames
Residents in the area were evacuated and locals have been urged to avoid the area
It is not yet known if anyone is injured or how the fire began.
Firefighters tackled the blaze for around an hour before bringing the situation under control at 11pm, Visalia Times Delta reports.
They used aerial water canons to put out the flames, which engulfed multiple apartment buildings.
Road closures were in place for hours in order to protect the public, who were urged to stay away.
Visalia Fire Department said in a statement on Friday night: 'All Visalia Fire units in the City are on scene of a major fire at Akers Street and Riggin Avenue.
'Please avoid the area, there will be numerous fire engines and fire hose on the ground in order to put the fire out.'
The fire began in the area around Akers Street and Riggin Avenue.
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