A destructive fire broke out Thursday night in Windfair apartments on the east side of Athens leaving over half of the units completely destroyed, injuring none but displacing 25 renters and destroying all of their belongings in the fire.

According to Captain Mary Smith, the Athens-Clarke County Fire Department arrived at the complex at 9:05 to see that “the flames were bursting through the roof and residents were gathered outside on the sidewalk.”

Although Smith said the fire department “does not suspect foul play”, the fire is still being investigated.

Thomas Jones, a Windfair renter of three years, was among those who lost all their possessions in the fire. “I lost everything.” Jones said, “I am not sure what I will do next.”

Though Jones’s two cats Gingersnap and George did survive, Jones is at a loss of what to do next due to his lack of renters’ insurance. Some pets of the other residents were saved; however other pets are still missing at the moment.