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Decatur honors residents, pastor and firefighters after apartment fire

Decatur City Council · May 4, 2026
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Summary

The council recognized two community members and a local pastor for their roles during a March 31 apartment fire that damaged eight units and displaced 13 residents; the fire resulted in no injuries and the city and a church provided immediate shelter and assistance.

The Decatur City Council and Fire Department publicly recognized residents and a pastor whose actions aided neighbors during an apartment fire on March 31.

Chief Springer described the incident, saying responding crews "encountered heavy fire conditions throughout the structure" and that eight apartment units…

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