Sidney fire leaves 3 homeless

SIDNEY, Ohio (WDTN) - Sidney fire officials said there may not have been working smoke detectors when an apartment building burned late Thursday night.

It happened around midnight at a four unit apartment building at 946 Port Jefferson Road and Clinton Avenue in Sidney.

2 NEWS was first on the scene as fire crews arrived.

They said fire engulfed a first floor apartment which they believe started near a kitchen area.

Three of the four units were occupied and those residents were quickly evacuated, forced out into the bitter cold along with their pets.

Several area fire departments assisted, relieving Sidney firefighters fighting the cold temperatures.

Investigators inside the smoldering building looked for signs of ignition.

Fire officials told 2 NEWS no one was hurt as all three residents were able to get out safely.

The Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents.

Cause and damage estimates have not been determined.

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Sidney fire leaves 3 homeless