An Apartment Fire on Forest Run Way Left Three People Displaced and Caused $100,000 in Damage

Firefighters with the City of Madison Fire Department were called to a fire on the 3100 block of Forest Run Way around 2:00 p.m. after a neighbor in a lower apartment unit smelled smoke and called 911.

Prior to the arrival of firefighters, several people attempted to rescue two dogs but were forced back because of the smoke. 

Firefighters responded to the 4-unit apartment complex and when they approached the second-floor apartment, they encountered thick black smoke. Fire crews found fire burning on a living room sofa and extinguished it using a water can.

While closed bedroom doors spared the room's contents from major fire damage, the living room suffered extensive fire damage and smoke spread throughout the apartment.

Two dogs inside the unit succumbed to smoke inhalation despite rescue and CPR efforts by firefighters.

No one was home when the fire occurred.

No injuries to report as the result of the fire. Estimated dollar loss is $100,000.

Fire is under investigation.

Red Cross was contacted to assist residents with temporary housing and essentials.