Green Bay Apartment Fire Contained to Parking Garage

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Green Bay fire crews are investigating what caused a fire in an underground parking garage at an apartment building on Green Bay's east side.

The fire broke out about 8 a.m. Thursday at the Nicolet Apartments in the 200 block of Huth Street.

Heavy black smoke could be seen pouring from the building, and evacuated residents looked on with worry as crews worked to control the fire.

"Terrifying, I guess because all of my stuff is in there. My car is down there where all the smoke is coming from," said resident Amanda Delveaux.

Delveaux says she got out before crews arrived.

"The fire alarm was going off, so I looked outside to see if there was smoke or anything. I didn't see anything, but started to pack a bag and grab my cat. So then my apartment started to fill with smoke and I got out right away," she said.

No one was hurt. Officials say they were able to contain the fire to the parking structure, and flames did not spread to the apartments above. Investigators believe the construction of the building helped prevent the situation from becoming something much worse.

"The structure had concrete, a concrete ceiling, and all the little holes that would poke through during construction were properly sealed up. That's why it wasn't able to spread," said Lt. Nick Craig, Green Bay Metro Fire Department. "A lot different than an older building that doesn't have the fire precautions built into it."

The American Red Cross said displaced residents were evacuated to Green Bay Preble where volunteers assessed their needs. The Green Bay Metro Fire Department says residents may be able to return to their apartments sometime Thursday. An engineer will check electrical wiring to make sure it's safe.

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Green Bay Apartment Fire Contained to Parking Garage