STRONGSVILLE, Ohio -- Firefighters battled a large apartment fire in Strongsville Sunday afternoon.

The blaze started around 4:30 p.m at the Towers at Falling Water apartments at 11831 Pearl Road.

Heavy flames were seen shooting from some of the windows on the upper levels of the building.

Fire crews were able to contain the fire a short time later. Officials say the blaze affected the 4th and 5th floors.

At this time, it is believed that all residents of the building evacuated safely.

Fire officials are investigating the cause of the fire.