A fire destroys a multi family home in Norwich (Earl Glazier Fox 61 / July 7, 2009)
NORWICH -
Fire officials are trying to figure out the cause of an overnight three alarm apartment fire in Norwich. No one was hurt, but 13 residents have been displaced.
At 2 a.m., fire crews arrived to a three-story apartment complex at 70 Union St. in Norwich. When the fire crews arrived they saw fire shooting through the third floor windows. When fire crews arrived, they believed that four people were in the building, but fire crews discovered that the people had gotten safely out of the building.
Fire crews had trouble getting water to the fire and there was also power lines in the way. The fire is believed to have started on the three floor, causing major damage to that floor. There is also damage to the second floor. The cause is under investigation.
Seven adults and six kids are being helped by the American Red Cross. Four people including to infant twins were taken to an area hospital for evaluation. Fire officials said that no one was injured.
At 2 a.m., fire crews arrived to a three-story apartment complex at 70 Union St. in Norwich. When the fire crews arrived they saw fire shooting through the third floor windows. When fire crews arrived, they believed that four people were in the building, but fire crews discovered that the people had gotten safely out of the building.
Fire crews had trouble getting water to the fire and there was also power lines in the way. The fire is believed to have started on the three floor, causing major damage to that floor. There is also damage to the second floor. The cause is under investigation.
Seven adults and six kids are being helped by the American Red Cross. Four people including to infant twins were taken to an area hospital for evaluation. Fire officials said that no one was injured.
