5 displaced after stove top fire at home on Sandra Court in Racine

RACINE -- No one was hurt in a kitchen fire in Racine early Sunday, January 22nd -- but five people were displaced.

It happened around 7:15 a.m. at a home on Sandra Court near Center Street.

Fire officials said this was a kitchen/stove top fire that caused $20,000 worth of damage.

The occupant of the home called 911 to report a stove fire after safely exiting the building.

Upon arrival, fire crews witnessed flames showing out of the first floor window.

While confirming all of the occupants were safely outside, they quickly contained the fire to the first floor.

We Energies secured the gas and electric to the property.

Due to the damages sustained, five occupants of the side-by-side townhouse requested assistance from Red Cross.

The property was turned over to the management company on scene.

Below is a statement from American Red Cross officials as to this fire:

The American Red Cross is helping several residents after a multi-unit home fire early Sunday morning in Racine. The Red Cross is providing financial assistance for items such as emergency food, shelter and clothing. Four adults and one child were displaces as a result of fire in their homes on the 800 block of Sandra Court. Local Red Cross workers met with the residents to help them begin the recovery process in whatever way the client decides is best. It begins with giving them someone to talk to; help in figuring out what comes next, what community resources are available and immediate funds to help jumpstart their recovery.

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