Sheridan apartment fire kills one; Displaces numerous others

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A fire at the Birchwood Apartments located on the corner of Main Street and Mockingbird Lane in Sheridan proved to be fatal Monday.

Sheridan Fire Department Assistant Chief Joe Scott told Deltaplex News that one person has died as a result of the fire, while two other residents have been transported to area hospitals for treatment.

Another local authority told Deltaplex News that at least 12 apartment units have been affected by the fire, and the Red Cross and local churches are at the scene working to assist any displaced residents.

No information on the cause of the fire is available at this time.