100 Evacuated From Massive Neb. Apartment Fire

Dec. 9, 2010
LA VISTA, Neb -- Fire crews battled a massive apartment fire in La Vista Tuesday night. As many as 100 people were evacuated from the Alpine Village Apartments. No injuries were reported in the fire just southwest of 84th and Harrison Streets. The fire was reported around 9:30 p.m. Flames were reported shooting from the roof of two buildings. Firefighters from La Vista, Ralston and Papillion were called in to battle the blaze.

LA VISTA, Neb --

Fire crews battled a massive apartment fire in La Vista Tuesday night.

As many as 100 people were evacuated from the Alpine Village Apartments.

No injuries were reported in the fire just southwest of 84th and Harrison Streets.

The fire was reported around 9:30 p.m. Flames were reported shooting from the roof of two buildings.

Firefighters from La Vista, Ralston and Papillion were called in to battle the blaze.

Investigators said 24 apartment units were destroyed in the fire. They said 21 of the units were occupied.

Power was shut off to the complex for a short time.

Investigators have not determined a cause for the fire.

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