Seniors evacuated after high-rise facility catches fire in Edwardsville

EDWARDSVILLE, Kan. (KCTV) – A fire forced seniors out of a high-rise apartment complex, leaving residents scrambling for shelter.

The Edwardsville Police Department says it responded to Edwardsville Court Apartments at 531 S. 4th St. after reports of a fire on Friday evening, Feb. 25.

By 8:45 p.m., first responders say they were able to put the fire out as all residents were evacuated safely.

According to the police department, residents are now reaching out to family and friends for shelter…

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