Person injured, cat killed in Campbell apartment fire
Briefly

On Tuesday night, a two-alarm fire in Campbell injured one person and resulted in the death of a cat. The incident occurred around 6:35 p.m. at an apartment building on Union Avenue, where firefighters swiftly responded and contained the blaze by approximately 7:50 p.m. The fire caused significant damage, rendering four out of six affected units uninhabitable, prompting assistance from the American Red Cross for displaced residents. Additionally, a dog was rescued and is reported to be in good condition. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with Union Avenue temporarily closed during the incident.
A person was injured and a cat was killed in a two-alarm fire Tuesday night in Campbell, officials said. The fire was reported around 6:35 p.m. at an apartment building.
The fire impacted half a dozen units, leaving four of them uninhabitable, the agency said. The American Red Cross was providing assistance to displaced residents.
In an update around 7:50 p.m., the agency said crews had knocked down the blaze. A dog was also rescued from the fire and 'is doing well,' the agency said.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. Union Avenue was closed between Apricot Avenue and East McGlincy Lane, but it was expected to reopen around midnight.
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