Friday evening, around 7 pm, the Pendleton Inn Apartments, located at the Arkansas River Bridge, east of Dumas, was the scene of a small explosion, followed by a fire that destroyed 8 housing units.Pendleton Inn, a former motel by the river, had been converted to an extended stay apt. complex, in recent years.

The fire reportedly started with an explosion in a residence, where oxygen bottles were present (see photo).  That resident was the only person who was tranported by ambulance for medical treatment.

A total of 8 apartments were destroyed, displacing 12 residents, who are currently living in Dumas motels, provided by the Pendleton Inn owner.

Dumas and Watson Fire Depts. responded, sending 4 trucks to the blaze.

All of the residents were present at the time of the fire, but lost all of their belongings in the flames.  Any organization wishing to make a donation of clothing or other items can contact First Baptist Church at Dumas, for a list of sizes.

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