Posted: Jul 18, 2012 8:58 PM by Eric Hilt and Gerard Carleton
Updated: Jul 18, 2012 11:07 PM
SEDALIA - Fire officials said the fire at the Mark Twain Apartments started at approximately 4:18 p.m. Wednesday. It continued to burn as of 9 p.m. Wednesday, and nearby residents told KOMU 8 News the building has about one hundred tenants.
Onlookers also said the flames appeared to "engulf" the building as crews worked to contain the blaze.
Officials also told KOMU 8 News they have not started an investigation into what caused the fire as of 9 p.m. Wednesday.