Overview
- The blaze ignited around 5 p.m. Monday on the 300 block of East 9th Avenue and spread across three adjacent multi-family houses.
- Multiple local and county agencies responded as crews fought the fire for hours and stayed on scene to monitor hot spots.
- Officials said one firefighter suffered smoke inhalation and is expected to recover, and no resident injuries were reported.
- The American Red Cross said it is assisting 38 people with temporary lodging, food and clothing after extensive losses.
- Neighbors reported rapid fire growth on a windy night, and responders documented rescues that included at least one cat.