| Fire destroys apartment building |
By: Stephanie Hill
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Posted: Thursday, March 11, 2010 2:32 pm
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People look at the building at Kingsway Estates that was damaged in a fire last Tuesday.
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There were no injuries after a fire at Kingsway Estates totally destroyed one building and damaged three others the morning of March 2.
Le Sueur Fire Department Chief Tom Obele said the department was called out at 9 a.m. March 2 to the apartment complex. About 12-15 people have been displaced because of the fire. The Red Cross and Salvation Army is assisting these families. The blaze started in one apartment in the 1803 building. There were flames moving up the walls to the ceiling. Firefighters tore out walls to help contain the fire.
One of the buildings, 1802, is accessible but has been determined to be unlivable. The other two flanking buildings are livable and were released to the residents as of 1 p.m. today. The resident of the apartment where the fire began knew of the fire, left her apartment and alerted the other residents to get out.
“She was the reason no one was injured,” Obele said.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Assisting the fire department was the Le Sueur Police, Le Sueur Ambulance, Pastor Bob Broeder and Father George Grafsky.
Good Thunder quilters help fire victims
When word of the Todd Court apartment fire hit the news, Roland and Norma Harms made a phone call to city hall. They then hopped into their car in Good Thunder and delivered 21 quilts to people affected by the blaze.
For a number of years, Norma and some of her friends have been making quilts for less fortunate people. Although the majority of their work makes its way to more distant locales, it was decided the fruits of their craft would be enjoyed locally as well. The Harms got in touch with the Red Cross and delivered 21 quilts to be distributed among the fire victims.
The Red Cross informed the Harms of another family, this one in Le Center, who had recently been displaced because of a house fire. The Harms brought along five quilts for them as well.
“It’s something we like doing,” Roland said as he stressed he does not take part in the sewing.
Roland added the women rely on the generosity of others for quilt fabric, although the ladies and their friends scour thrift shops and flea markets for a good deal.
He said donations of material are always welcome. If anyone is interested in helping, call the Harms at (507) 278-3571. |
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