17 families displaced in massive overnight fire at Whisperwood Apartments in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A massive fire overnight at Whisperwood Apartments has left 17 Columbus families without a home.
A fire that damaged 18 apartment units was ignited at approximately 3:00 a.m., according to Columbus Fire Deputy Chief Ricky Shores.
Deputy Chief Shores also reports that four firefighters received minor injuries. No injuries among residents of those apartment units have been reported.
News Leader 9 crews on the scene of the fire report seeing multiple fire, EMS and police units, as well as power crews.
The Red Cross is also on the scene working with the families who were displaced. The leasing office at Whisperwood is willing to accept donations for families.
To donate to families, visit redcross.org. Click the donation tab, then home fire relief. Once you enter the zip code, it will go to this area.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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