Residents of a Downtown apartment building were briefly displaced Wednesday evening after a fire developed in one of the units.

According to Zanesville Fire Chief Jeff Bell, a husband and wife were asleep in their ground floor apartment on Orchard Street when they awoke to the sight of flames.

Bell said the couple quickly evacuated, and a neighbor called for help.

Firefighters were able to contain the fire within 10 minutes after their arrival.

Bell said the bottom unit where the fire began sustained the most substantial damage, while the unoccupied unit above was also impacted.

The evacuated residents were able to return home after about 30 minutes, Bell said.

According to Bell, the couple will be staying with a nearby relative.

Volunteers from the Red Cross were also called to offer assistance.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Along with the Zanesville Fire Department, Washington Township, Falls Township and ValueCare Ambulance were also on scene to assist.