3 weekend apartment fires in Springfield highlight need for vigilance

After three weekend fire incidents at apartments in Springfield, the city’s fire department is urging prevention.

A blaze on Sunday night damaged the Pebblecreek Apartments on S. Fort in Springfield. According to City Spokeswoman Cora Scott, Building 1200, which contains 24 apartments, was heavily involved in fire when fire crews arrived. Nearly 40 firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze. Three patients were transported to area hospitals.

The Springfield Fire Department is asking both tenants and property managers to follow some safety advice…

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