Firemen from three communities converged to fight an apartment fire in White Hall early yesterday morning.
The lead fire department was White Hall, with help from Carrollton and Roodhouse.
White Hall fire chief Cale Hoesman says the fire was reported about 6:45 a.m. at an apartment building on Centennial Street.
He says one of the apartments was full involved, and the fire was starting to spread.
He says all occupants were able to get out, but one of the occupants suffered burns to the hand. And, a dog died in the fire in the apartment where the fire originated. One firefighter was taken to the hospital as a result of extreme smoke inhalation.
Hoesman says the building sustained significant damage and the building was uninhabitable due to smoke and water damage throughout the building.
He says it looks like the fire started near a chair, and may have begun accidentally with a lit cigarette.
Hoesman says firemen were able to bring the fire quickly under control, preventing spread to any nearby buildings.
UPDATE Tuesday, Oct. 7 : The White Hall Fire Protection District’s Facebook Page reported that the fireman who was injured during the fire is in stable condition and has been brought home. The fireman has been identified as Bradley Costello. “We are still praying for no long lasting effects from the injuries. We also want to thank him for his service and dedication to the department and our community,” the post went on to explain.