Victims in Birmingham apartment fire get help from the Red Cross

Two dozen adults and children are getting help, after an apartment fire in Birmingham.
According to a press release from the Birmingham Area Chapter of the American Red Cross, a response team was called to the apartment fire located at 1231 15th Street North in Birmingham about 4:30 am CT Friday, July 3, 2009.
Early information shows 13 units were affected and 12 of those were occupied.
Red Cross workers are assisting approximately 19 adults and five children.
With this being a holiday weekend, many of the families needed shelter and were provided hotel rooms at a local inn.