Second-Alarm Fire Displaces 20 Residents at Maplewood Apartments
A second-alarm apartment fire occurred at the Peppertree Apartments on Bellevue Avenue in Maplewood, resulting in one hospitalization for smoke inhalation and the displacement of 20 residents. The fire caused significant damage to the second and third floors, as well…
St. Louis, MO, August 13, 2026 —
A significant fire broke out at the Peppertree Apartments located on Bellevue Avenue in Maplewood, leading to one individual being hospitalized for smoke inhalation and forcing 20 residents from their homes.
The incident, which was elevated to a second-alarm fire, caused extensive damage to the structure. Specifically, the second and third floors of the building, along with the roof, sustained considerable harm due to the blaze.
As a result of the damage and safety concerns, the apartment building has been temporarily condemned. The full extent of the damage and the timeline for repairs or potential rebuilding were not immediately available.
The number of residents displaced stands at 20. Information regarding any assistance provided to these residents was not specified in the available details.
One person required medical attention and was hospitalized for smoke inhalation. The condition of the hospitalized individual was not provided.
Further details regarding the cause of the fire or the specific timeline of the event were not immediately available.
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