Balcony Fire Damages 8 Apartment Units in Sparks - KTVN Channel 2 - Reno Tahoe News Weather, Video -

Sparks firefighters are investigating what sparked a blaze at the Park Vista apartment complex on Tuesday afternoon.

The 4pm fire broke out on the balcony of one apartment and ended up damaging three other units - off of Sparks Boulevard. Four other units were affected by water and smoke damage.

Two people were transported to the hospital: one woman with breathing problems and a maintenance worker who accidentally cut his hand trying to extinguish the fire.

No one else was hurt.

All 8 apartments were occupied. Sparks Fire Marshal Bob King says everyone affected has decided to find a new place to stay.