The residents of one apartment in the Edgewater Apartment Building that burned down in Pierre yesterday (Jan. 14, 2021) say they didn’t hear any smoke alarms going off before they evacuated.
Bryanne LongFox and Tyler Carter were settling in to their evening routine when they realized something was wrong.
The couple says they grabbed their 2 and 4 year old daughters and left the building.
LongFox and Carter say support from the community has been wonderful.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. The Edgewater Apartment Buildings are owned by Foster Rentals.
Pierre Area Referral Service is working along with several other agencies and organizations to assist with needs for those affected by the Edgewater Apartment Building fire.
People directly affected by the fire should contact the American Red Cross at 1-800-29-CROSS (27677). Once they have done that, they can contact Pierre Area Referral Service at 605-224-8731 for further assistance.
Pierre Area Referral Service will be accepting food, hygiene and monetary donations for those affected by the fire as well as for ongoing PARS programs. Please designate how you would like your donation to be allocated.
Anyone wanting to donate clothing or household items, is asked to take those items to Countryside Hospice Store or Goodwill. PARS has a partnership with the stores and will be giving those individuals affected by the fire vouchers to shop for items needed, at no cost. People may also donate using the “Pierre Fire Community Collection” Facebook page.
Oahe Federal Credit Union has set up an account for monetary donations that will go to those affected by the fire. Please note the funds are for the Edgewater Apartment Building fire when making the donation. They are also taking other items to donate to those affected by the fire. Contact them at 605-224-6264 if you have any questions.
The Governor’s Inn is temporarily housing some of those folks displaced by the fire. If you want to donate (to those housed there) pre-cooked, ready to eat foods, or other items such as clothing, shoes or hygiene items, it would be greatly appreciated. The staff requests that you please call ahead at 605-224-4200 before dropping items off.
Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Photo credit DRG Media Group.
Photo credit DRG Media Group.
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