A devastating structure fire broke out at Parkview Apartments Tuesday, prompting a swift response from the Monroe Fire Department and Monroe Police Department. The incident occurred a little before 3 p.m., sending shockwaves through the community as residents scrambled to safety amidst fears of a gas explosion.
Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene as residents evacuated the building, with some believing that the fire might lead to a catastrophic explosion. Among the chaos, a distraught woman desperately pointed at the flames, shouting that a man was still trapped inside.
On Wednesday, officials confirmed that at least three apartments sustained severe damage. The fire is reported to have originated in one of the top-level units before rapidly spreading throughout the building.
While some residents speculated that it might have been a gas fire, authorities remain cautious, stating that the exact cause of the fire…
