The Burlington Fire Department is investigating an early‑morning apartment fire that broke out on North Seventh Street just after 6 a.m. New Years Day. Crews arrived to find smoke coming from a second‑floor unit and quickly evacuated the building. Firefighters contained the blaze within 20 minutes, preventing it from spreading to neighboring apartments. One resident was treated on scene for minor smoke inhalation. Investigators believe the fire started in the kitchen, but the exact cause remains under review.
