Fireworks blamed for fire at town house complex in northwest Lincoln | Crime-and-courts

Crews responded to the fireplace in the Belmont neighborhood around 9 p.m. at a row of 6 city residences north of Seventh and Benton streets.

The Lincoln Law enforcement Section stated neighbors read a loud bang and then observed smoke coming from 1 of the city residences. Battalion Chief Jeremy Gegg claimed the hearth begun at a town dwelling in the middle and distribute to a few some others.

According to Gegg, windy disorders prompted flames to unfold as a result of the framework and up the siding. He credited initial-responding crews for managing the hearth. 

No people had been wounded, but just one cat died.

The hearth prompted comprehensive destruction to the exterior and inside of of the construction of the residences. Some citizens will be displaced for a small period of time, whilst other folks will be displaced lengthier.

According to Gegg, the damage estimate totaled $375,000 $275,000 for the construction and $150,000 for the contents inside of the homes. 

Whilst the induce was established, he claimed the investigation is ongoing.