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Apartment fire caused by careless smoking

fire marshal says it was an accident

October 16, 2011|by Paula Morehouse and Ashley Reynolds, KY3 News | areynolds@ky3.com

SPRINGFIELD -- A two-alarm fire at a Springfield apartment complex on Sunday morning started on the third floor of a unit.

Fire crews evacuated everyone living in the Golden Pond Apartment complex.

There were no injuries directly related to the fire. There was, however, one person treated for chest pains related to stress, according to the Springfield assistant fire chief David Pennington.

Between four and six apartments in the complex were destroyed and several others incurred smoke and water damage.

According to eyewitness accounts, flames were shooting from the third floor of a building on the southwest side of the complex, and the wind fanned the flames to the east.

Both Springfield and Battlefield Fire Departments responded to scene at 4120 S Hillcrest Avenue.

People that live in the complex say they really look out for each other and acted quickly.
A few people say they went into the flames to make sure people got out before fire departments arrived.

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"You could not even see that entire building. The entire building was engulfed in black smoke and flames. When you know you have families that live here, you don't think.  You do what you need to do to save families," said Audra McCloud.

A fire marshal tells KY3 News the fire was caused by careless smoking.  A tenant was reportedly smoking on a balcony then left. The cigarette was not properly put out. The wind fueled the fire. The person will likely not face criminal charges because it was determined an accident, but the marshal tells KY3 the person might be found liable later.

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