On Thursday night there was a fire in the Windfair apartment building on the east side of Athens. Nearly half of the units were completely destroyed by the fire, but no one was injured, according to fire department captain Mary Smith.

Smith said firefighters arrived at the complex at 9:05, where “flames were bursting through the roof and residents were gathered on the sidewalk”. The cause of the fire is still being investigated, although no foul play is suspected.

About 25 renters have been displaced and lost almost all of their possessions. One resident, Thomas Jones, who has lived in the Windfair for three years and does not have renter’s insurance, said “ I lost everything. I’m not sure what I will do next.”

In the fire, some of the pets were able to be saved, yet others are still missing. Fortunately, Jones’ two cats, Gingersnap and George, are safe.