More than a dozen people were still out of their homes Tuesday after a fire tore through an apartment building in Ripon Monday night.
One resident was hurt and taken to the hospital.
The American Red Cross said it's helping those still displaced with hotel expenses, receiving medication and more.
They're bringing in other agencies Wednesday to a church in Ripon to help connect fire victims with resources to help them long term.
The fire destroyed part of a roof at the Valley Crest Apartments after starting on the second floor.
"And then all of the sudden it just, poof!" said buidling resident Ruth Schwark.
That lead to many questions.
"Are my animals ok? And a panic attack," said one building resident.
Fortunately, all pets made it out. Still, residents say it was difficult for them to see their building burn.
"Broke down in tears because it's my place to live and everything was in there. I was scared i lost everything," said a woman who lives in the building.
The hard work of firefighters prevented that from happening.
"Once it gets onto the roof, to make sure that we can stop it from taking the entire roof of the entire complex, number one, and then the search and rescue, making sure everybody's out, somebody's not sleeping in their apartment, someone who works night shifts," said Tim Saul, Ripon Fire chief.
Firefighters' quick work contained the damage well enough that half the building is already habitable again.
14 fire departments responded to the blaze, putting out the fire in less than an hour. Firefighters remained on scene helping victims and putting out hotspots for several hours after that.
Saul said the blaze does not appear to be suspicious, but his department is continuing to investigate the cause.
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