DOLLY A. BUTZ – Sioux City Journal, Iowa
SIOUX CITY — Sioux City Fire Rescue continued to be at the scene Wednesday morning at the Country Estates of Morningside apartment complex, where a fire broke out late Tuesday afternoon fire.
Firefighters responded to a 22-unit building at the complex, 1331 South Maple St., at 4:30 p.m. Gray smoke could be seen billowing from patio doors on the second and third floors of the apartment building on the west side of the complex.
“We had crews at the site overnight and we’ll be going back this morning,” Sioux City Fire Rescue’s Joe Rodriguez said, explaining that crews were concentrating on hot spots on the apartment building’s roof.
Country Estates of Morningside fire followup
Sioux City Fire Rescue firefighters stand watch Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, outside an apartment building at County Estates of Morningside, 1331 South Maple St. The building caught fire late Tuesday afternoon.
Country Estates of Morningside fire followup
Ice covers the street as Sioux City Fire Rescue firefighters stand watch Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, outside an apartment building at Country Estates of Morningside, 1331 South Maple St. The building caught fire late Tuesday afternoon.
Residents are being assisted by the American Red Cross.
“Our volunteers continue to assist those affected by yesterday’s apartment fire,” said Tammy Lee, executive director of the Red Cross Serving Northwest Iowa & Northeast Nebraska. “We are addressing the immediate needs of the residents, with our primary focus on ensuring they have (a) safe place to stay and warm meals, while also assessing health and mental health needs.”
This is a developing story and The Journal will have more.
South Maple Street fire
Firefighters respond to a structure fire at an apartment complex at 1331 South Maple Street on Tuesday.
South Maple Street apartments fire
A structure fire broke out at an apartment complex at 1331 South Maple Street on Tuesday.
South Maple Street fire
Sioux City Fire Rescue responds to a structure fire at an apartment complex at 1331 South Maple Street on Tuesday.
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