Multiple Families Displaced in Duplex, House Fires Across US, Canada

Multiple families across the U.S. have been displaced following various residential fires this week. In Kansas City, a duplex fire was quickly contained with no injuries, but two adults and two children required Red Cross assistance. Ottawa firefighters responded to two separate house fires, displacing multiple families and rescuing two missing cats. In Harrisburg, a fire originating from a bathroom fan led to the safe evacuation of four residents from a duplex undergoing renovations. A family in DeKalb lost their home after a fire spread to the attic, causing significant damage and necessitating help from the Red Cross and local agencies. Meanwhile, a garage fire in Reno displaced a family settling into a motel, who faced further hardship when essential items were stolen from their car; three dogs were rescued and one person treated for injuries on scene.