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Shrewsbury firefighter hospitalized, multiple people displaced by Monday night apartment fire

One firefighter was injured when responding to the two-alarm fire, according to the fire department.

SHREWSBURY, Mo. — A fire at a Shrewsbury apartment complex left one firefighter injured and multiple residents displaced Monday night.

According to the Shrewsbury Fire Department, the call came in at about 10 p.m. Monday. Firefighters arrived at River Crest Apartments, located at 7148 Murdoch Ave., to battle the two-alarm fire. 

Ten apartment units were impacted, and one firefighter was hospitalized for injuries sustained while battling the flames, according to the fire department. As of Tuesday morning, 5 On Your Side did not know the firefighter's condition or the severity of his or her injuries.

Crews left the scene at about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday.

This is a breaking news story. 5 On Your Side will update it as more information becomes available.

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