4 pm.    (AP) — Authorities in Wichita say a three-alarm fire at an apartment building caused about $1.75 million in damage.

The fire broke out around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday at an apartment complex in the southeastern part of the city. Five people were treated for smoke inhalation, and the Red Cross opened a shelter to help some of the roughly 70 people who were displaced.

Crews brought the flames under control by early afternoon but remained on the scene, dousing the roof to prevent flare-ups.

Wichita Fire Chief Ron Blackwell told KWCH-TV (http://bit.ly/1aNmo6Y) the fire started on the second floor of one building in the complex. A nearby building was also damaged.

The damage estimate includes about $1.5 million to the building and $250,000 to the co

 

(AP) — An apartment fire in Wichita has left five people injured.

Sedgwick County officials say the fire was reported early Tuesday. Fire crews that were first on the scene requested additional units within minutes of arrival. Flames were reported on the roof and both sides of the building.

The supervisor says five people were reportedly hurt, and four were taken to a local hospital for treatment. One person declined treatment at the scene.

The dispatch supervisor also says none of the injuries appeared to be critical.