Columbus firefighters battled a blaze last night at Fox Pointe apartments.

Capt. Mike Wilson, spokesman for the fire department, said the first call came in at 7:30 p.m. and smoke from the fire was visible for several miles. When firefighters arrived on Creekside Drive they discovered that heavy flames were showing in the 8-unit apartment building.

Fire was burning through the attic space and firefighters searched six of the eight apartments before the roof collapsed over two more, Wilson said. Firefighters began battling the blaze from the outside and got the fire under control by about 9 p.m. Four apartments were seriously damaged by the fire, while two others suffered smoke and water damage.

14 tenants escaped the blaze and none of them were injured. The Salvation Army was on scene providing aid for the displaced residents.