RFP Staff
♦ Monday prior to 5 p.m., a fire raced through a one floor–four unit apartment building on 215 South Long Street in Salisbury, gutting the structures central unit and tragically displacing 6 people. A dog succumbed in the blaze that sent choking smoke billowing through the South Long Street block nestled between East Bank and East Fisher Streets.
Although no residents or firefighters were injured in the fire, the six displaced persons were provided temporary assistance by the local American Red Cross chapter. Returning to their homes appears unlikely in the near future due fire, smoke, and water’s damage mostly contained in the central part of the apartments. The apartment building may be restored, but not for the foreseeable near future.
The Salisbury Fire Department along with the Granite Quarry and Spencer firefighters joined in quelling the blaze. Additional support was provided by the Rowan County Rescue Squad and the Salisbury Police Department.
The fire remains under investigation. The cause of the blaze is yet unknown.
**This article will be updated as more information arrives.**
