Fires in Ohio, Connecticut, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Texas Injure Several, Displace Residents

Multiple fires across the U.S. this past week have resulted in injuries and significant response efforts from firefighters. In Symmes Township, Ohio, a townhome complex fire injured one firefighter, while the cause remains under investigation. A structure fire in Columbia, Connecticut, also saw one injury, prompting mutual aid from neighboring towns. Meanwhile, an apartment fire in Old Louisville, Kentucky, caused heavy smoke and led to one hospitalization, with the blaze attributed to smoking materials. In Richfield, Wisconsin, a basement fire displaced occupants but resulted in minor injuries for a firefighter, and the cause is under investigation. Additionally, a fire in Midland County, Texas, left one person with burns and displaced two residents, with Red Cross assistance being provided.