COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) – One man involved in last night’s fire at Three Rivers Apartments was just about to move out.
William Orris and his wife were in the process of moving out when the fire began. According to Orris, the couple had 95% of their belongings somewhere else.
Orris says he is the most fortunate of the people who’s apartments were destroyed in the blaze.
“I can’t believe it. One minute apartments are here, the next, you know. Things just happen. In a split second you don’t know what going to happen,” Orris said.
Orris said he was glad no one got hurt, but expressed his apologies to those who lost their belongings.
The people in the other ten apartments affected by the fire have lost nearly everything. Despite the extensive fire and water damage, Orris said, that is the least of their worries; they must find a new place to live.
“If you need anything, just let me know. We could run and bus them some clothes. Things they need to help themselves,” Orris said.
The Red Cross placed five of the people in those apartments in temporary housing. The Fire Department said sprinklers could have slowed down the flames.
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