Lincoln fire crews found heavy smoke and flames coming from a 12 unit apartment building near 15th and F Street around 1:00 Sunday afternoon. “The fire and smoke was actually found in the central hallway of the 12-plex,” LFR Captain Nancy Crist says.
She says one resident jumped from a second floor window to escape the flames and was taken to the hospital. No other injuries were reported. Crist says while the specific cause has not been determined, investigators say it’s possible the fire was intentionally set.
“The investigators had collected samples and they are working with the police department on this.” All 12 units sustained heavy smoke damage and the American Red Cross is working to relocate the residents.