Fire officials said they were able to contain the fire to the attic, where they believe the fire started. Investigators believe the fire started around 6 a.m. at Building E at the University Apartments on Duke University Road. Officials said the fire started in the crawl space between the ceiling and roof and believe the cause was electrical.

None of the apartment units caught fire; however, several third-floor apartments have water and smoke damage estimated at $50,000. Investigators said some residents reported smelling a strong odor Tuesday. The residents, students and non-students, were placed in other units.