Four people, including two children, were rescued from an apartment fire by Renton firefighters this weekend, as a fifth person jumped from a second-floor window to avoid the flames.

All five were treated and released on the scene.

Firefighters responded to a call from the Emerald Downs Apartments in the 12100 block of Petrovitsky Road at about 4:30 a.m. Dec. 12.

While en route, crews were advised of the possibility of people, including children, trapped on the third floor. The fire had already burned a hole through the floor in the exit/entrance to the apartment unit.

The call was immediately upgraded to a working fire incident and four engines, two ladders, two aid cars and two battalion chiefs responded.

Within five minutes of arrival crews had placed ladders to the third floor and took two juveniles, a 17-year-old male and a 10-year-old female, from the smoke-filled room to safety.

Two more residents were rescued from the second floor. Another resident “self-rescued” from a second-floor balcony, landing on the water-soaked lawn and suffering a minor arm injury.

Within nine minutes, crews knocked down the fire and a Renton ladder crew was on the roof creating a ventilation opening to release trapped heat and smoke.

A total of three units suffered either fire, smoke, or water damage. Total loss is estimated at $150,000

Red Cross was assisting two displaced families. The cause of the fire has been ruled as accidental.

Deputy Fire Chief Erik Wallgren said the incident is a good reminder to check smoke detectors and make sure they are working properly. Wallgren also said if a resident finds themself in a similar position of not being able to exit a fire, they should call 911 and let firefighters know where they are before trying to shelter in place to protect themselves from the flames.