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Residents at Plattsmouth assisted living facility taken to community center following dryer fire

A dryer was the cause of a fire at an assisted living complex in Plattsmouth.

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A dryer was the cause of a fire at an assisted living complex in Plattsmouth. Multiple first responding agencies were called to the fire around 1 p.m.There was light smoke in the building, prompting an evacuation.According to the Plattsmouth Fire Chief, the cause of the blaze was a dryer in a utility room.The sprinkler system was activated and put out most of the fire before crews got to the scene. Residents at the assisted living facility were taken to the Plattsmouth Community Center.The chief said most should be able to go back to their living quarters, but the Red Cross is on scene for anyone who may not be able to return to their home. Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

A dryer was the cause of a fire at an assisted living complex in Plattsmouth.

Multiple first responding agencies were called to the fire around 1 p.m.

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There was light smoke in the building, prompting an evacuation.

According to the Plattsmouth Fire Chief, the cause of the blaze was a dryer in a utility room.

The sprinkler system was activated and put out most of the fire before crews got to the scene.

Residents at the assisted living facility were taken to the Plattsmouth Community Center.

The chief said most should be able to go back to their living quarters, but the Red Cross is on scene for anyone who may not be able to return to their home.

Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.

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