# Hartford apartment building fire

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hartford-apartment-building-fire
> Updated: 2026-10-17T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

An apartment building fire on Evergreen Drive in Hartford, Wisconsin, displaced 12 residents and 10 pets on October 17, 2026. The blaze originated in a first-floor bedroom and spread through the building exterior into the second floor, soffit, and attic.

During the incident, three residents trapped on a second-floor balcony jumped from the smoke-filled building and were caught by responding police officers. One individual sustained minor injuries and declined hospital treatment, while two police officers were evaluated for smoke-related injuries and later released. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-17: Hartford apartment fire displaces 12 residents

A fire in a Hartford, Wisconsin, apartment building displaced 12 people and 10 pets. Three residents jumped from a second-floor balcony to safety during the early morning blaze.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hartford-apartment-fire-displaces-12-residents

### 2026-10-07: Pleasantville apartment fire displaces 12 residents

Twelve residents, including four children, have been displaced after a fire in a three-story Pleasantville apartment building. No injuries were reported.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pleasantville-apartment-fire-displaces-12-residents

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Cite as: Hartford apartment building fire. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/hartford-apartment-building-fire