UPDATE: $250,000 Structural Damage From 2 Alarm Fire

Lincoln Fire and Rescue on scene of a fire that broke out early Monday in northwest Lincoln.(Ryan Swanigan (KOLN)

(KFOR NEWS October 17, 2022) A 2-alarm fire in a complex of townhouses at 2720 North 1st Street.

LFR Capt. Nancy Crist told KFOR NEWS damage to the structure is estimated at $250,000 and another $100,000 damage to belongings and contents.

Called in just before 4 this morning (Monday), firefighters pulled up to the Garber Pointe Apartments to find heavy fire and smoke coming from one of the townhouses. Flames quickly spread to another unit. Everyone inside the complex got out safely.

The fire was declared under control in about 40 minutes with no reports of anyone getting hurt. The cause of the fire and the amount of damage done is all under investigation.