Thursday morning fire considered arson

Firefighters with Sikeston Department of Public Safety work to put out a fire at Twin Oaks Apartments on S. New Madrid Street Thursday morning.

David Jenkins/Standard Democrat

A fire Thursday morning in a Sikeston apartment complex is being considered arson.

At approximately 8:45 a.m. Thursday, firefighters with the Sikeston Department of Public Safety were alerted to a fire at Twin Oaks Apartments, located at 600 S. New Madrid.

Upon arrival, firefighters were met with fire and heavy smoke in a 12-unit apartment, located on the southeast side of the apartment complex.

According to Sgt. Tyler Rowe, Sikeston DPS public information officer, the fire appeared to be started by a tenant and spread.

DPS is considering the fire to be arson and one individual is in custody with charges pending.

There were no injuries reported and Rowe said a majority of the fire damage was to a walkway on the second floor of the apartments.