Red Cross assisting dozens of residents immediately after Monona apartment fire

MONONA, Wis. (WMTV) – A Monona fire is below handle immediately after numerous agencies responded to fight Saturday morning.

According to Monona Fire Division, it was dispatched at three:45 a.m. to the 300 block of Owen Road for a fire alarm. That alarm turned into a structure fire when numerous callers saw smoke and flames coming from a 70-unit apartment complicated.

Officials stated the second floor had heavy smoke and a Box Alarm was initiated six minutes immediately after the initial caller.

Apartment residents are becoming moved to a unique place immediately after a fire, according to Monona Police Division.

Neighbors say the fire began about three a.m., and reported seeing smoke pouring out of the creating hours later.

Fire at apartment creating in Monona(Jeff Wagner)

Monona fire stated the street is nonetheless an active scene, but did not give any other information and facts on the harm from the fire or if there had been injuries.

The Red Cross set up a shelter for residents that had been displaced by the fire at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church. These who had been impacted by the fire and want assist are asked to get in touch with 1-800-236-8680.

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