A fire engulfed five buildings in Lawrence, causing the displacement of over 20 residents. The Lawrence Fire Department responded to multiple 9-1-1 calls and found two buildings ablaze upon arrival. The fire spread quickly, damaging buildings that included a restaurant. Several firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion while combatting the blaze in extreme weather conditions. Investigations are ongoing to determine the fire's origin, with over 20 individuals receiving assistance through the Red Cross as a result of the incident.
No civilian injuries were reported, but several firefighters had to be treated for heat exhaustion while battling the blaze in high temperatures and humidity.
Delaney estimated that about 20 people were displaced by the fire, with efforts to provide assistance through the Red Cross as needed.
Two of the buildings were likely a total loss, while other nearby homes suffered burned porches and smoke damage.
Firefighters had to lay down thousands of feet of hose to extinguish the five-alarm fire, which caused serious damage to multi-family occupied buildings.
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