BUTLER TWP — An electrical fire occurred at the Park Manor Apartments early this morning.

Firefighters responded to a report of smoke coming from an electrical box on the west side of the senior complex about 1 a.m.

They found flames about three feet high coming from the box, according to township police.

Residents of the complex had to be temporarily evacuated from their apartments because of the fire.

Butler Fire District 3 was in charge of the fire, while Mercer Road and South Butler fire departments assisted.

Township police and Butler EMS also responded.

Firefighters were on the scene for about two hours.