Apartment Fires Displace Residents in Two Cities

Two separate apartment fires occurred in Louisville, Kentucky, and Tacoma, Washington, displacing residents in both cities. In Louisville, a fire at Avenue Plaza Apartments broke out in a vacant fourth-floor unit, causing significant smoke and water damage but resulting in no injuries; some residents remain displaced while others have returned home. In Tacoma, an early morning fire on South D Street started on the first floor, spread to the second floor and roof, and displaced ten people. One Tacoma resident was hospitalized with serious injuries, while another was treated for minor injuries at the scene. Firefighters rescued two cats from the Tacoma blaze, and the cause of that fire is still under investigation. Authorities continue to investigate both incidents as affected residents seek temporary accommodations.