Five residents in a four unit apartment complex in Adair were safely evacuated from the structure during a fire that took place just before 8-a.m. today (Wednesday) Adair-Guthrie County Emergency Management Coordinator Bob Kempf told KJAN News the fire happened at 802 3rd Street. The Red Cross was assisting the occupants with housing and clothing arrangements.

Firefighters from Adair and Casey responded to the scene. Kempf said two units in the building sustained “fairly significant damage”, while the two other units sustained minor damage. Adair Fire Chief Jordan Smith has said the cause of the fire remains under investigation, but a preliminary assessment indicates it may have begun in a closet area where a boiler was located.

No injuries were reported.