Newton apartment fire critically injures 1
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The City of Newton confirms that Newton Fire and EMS crews are working to extinguish a fire at Fox Meadows Apartments near West 12th Street.
Twelve units within the building have been affected and one person was taken by ambulance to a Wichita hospital in critical condition.
The Community Chaplain Response Team has established a command post at the First Missionary Church at 1300 N. Berry St. This post is being used for first responders, residents, and loved ones of those affected by this fire.
Donations to support the displaced residents can be sent to the Newton Community Foundation’s Community Response Fund.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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