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Three homes in a Lexington neighborhood were destroyed in a fire that started in a home under construction and spread to two other nearby homes also under construction, with no reported injuries; the cause of the fire is under investigation.
The Jackson Fire Department is investigating a building fire in downtown Jackson on Farish Street and Hudson Street, which resulted in the building being a total loss. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.
Gateway Lanes & Lounge, a popular bowling alley in Clare, Michigan, was destroyed by a fire that burned for most of the night. The owners, who were in the midst of renovating the business, are devastated by the loss. Fortunately, no one was inside the building at the time of the fire, but one firefighter sustained minor injuries when the roof collapsed. The cause of the fire is still unknown. The community has shown support for the owners through social media and personal visits. It remains uncertain whether the bowling alley will be rebuilt.
One person was found dead in a house fire that occurred on Allison Circle in Nicholasville, Kentucky. Fire officials are investigating the incident, and the house is considered a total loss.
The historic Flagler Playhouse, a performing arts theater in Central Florida, has been completely destroyed in a fire, according to officials. Firefighters attempted to extinguish the blaze but were forced to evacuate due to heavy smoke and flames. While some offices and another part of the building were saved, the performance area was lost. No injuries were reported. The Flagler Playhouse has been a staple in the community since 1978 and was scheduled to show "The Play That Goes Wrong" this Friday.
A three-alarm fire broke out in a three-family apartment building in the Smith Hill neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island. All eight residents were able to safely evacuate the building, and around 50 firefighters responded to the scene. The fire, which started on the first floor and spread to the attic, caused the building to be a total loss. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, and no injuries were reported.
A large fire broke out at an industrial building in Loretto, Minnesota, causing the structure to be considered a total loss. The fire may have originated from one of the vehicles inside the building, which also potentially stored liquid fuel. Over a dozen fire departments responded to the scene, and it took approximately 45 minutes to bring the fire under control. Fortunately, no one was inside the building at the time, and no injuries were reported. Bystanders reported hearing explosions during the incident.
The historic Glacier Ice building in Marysville, California, was destroyed in a fire that started on Friday afternoon. Fire crews have been battling the blaze, which is expected to continue until Saturday. The building has been deemed a total loss. The fire, fueled by the building's older materials and the hot weather, has posed challenges for firefighters. Power outages affected around 1,100 customers, and some buildings, including the Government Center, were closed early. A cooling center has been set up for those affected by the outages.
A firefighter was injured in an arson at an Advance Auto Parts store in Reisterstown, Baltimore. The firefighter, a lieutenant, sustained non-life-threatening injuries when part of the ceiling fell on them during the three-alarm fire. The building was declared a total loss. A suspect was arrested, but it is unclear if the incident is connected to an armed robbery that occurred nearby.
A firefighter was injured in an arson at an Advance Auto Parts store in Reisterstown, Baltimore. The firefighter, a lieutenant, sustained non-life-threatening injuries when part of the ceiling fell on them during the three-alarm fire. The building was declared a total loss. A suspect was arrested, but it is unclear if the incident is connected to an armed robbery that occurred nearby.
Multiple fire crews battled a fire at an apartment complex in Leon Valley, resulting in the displacement of several families. The fire started in the floor-level units and spread to a total of 12 units before being extinguished. The building is considered a total loss, and no injuries were reported. Firefighters were credited for their quick response, aided by assistance from SAWS and CPS Energy.
A single-family residential structure fire in Appleton caused an estimated $900,000 in damages. The fire in the attic was well-advanced, and all crews searching for residents were pulled out of the building in anticipation of a roof collapse. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, and it is not clear if anyone was injured. The home is considered a total loss.
The cause of the massive apartment complex fire in southwest Las Vegas is still under investigation. The building was an apartment complex under construction by TRU Development, planned for 614 residential units and more than 2,500 square feet of retail space. The building had been declared a total loss. At least four enormous fires in the valley over the past 20 years have been caused by arson. Las Vegas history contains two of the most famous hotel fires in U.S. history.
A couple's home in Metairie, Louisiana, was destroyed in a fire that lasted for hours, and firefighters believe it may have started on Sunday afternoon. The couple had lived in the home for nearly 50 years, but were staying with relatives at the time of the fire. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported.
A home in Lincoln, Rhode Island, was destroyed by a fire early Monday morning, with firefighters responding to heavy flames and smoke shooting from the roof. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but the owner was away camping for the weekend and no one was hurt. A few firefighters suffered minor injuries but were treated on scene. The home has been deemed a total loss.