By Craig Anderson

DOVER — A late afternoon fire displaced 43 residents at Country Club Apartments, Dover Fire Chief David Carey said.

While Wednesday’s blaze at 10 Fairway Lakes Drive originated in a first floor apartment, Chief Carey said its cause was unknown as investigation continued. Two other apartments — one each on the second and third floors — were affected by the fire, Chief Carey said.

Additionally, 12 apartments suffered smoke damage, Chief Carey said.

There were no known injuries, Chief Carey said.

The blaze was reported at 4:35 p.m., Chief Carey said. Fire companies from Camden-Wyoming, Little Creek, Cheswold and Hartly also responded.

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