Structure Fire in Trash Compactor at 1777 Yolanda Avenue
Source: Lincoln Police and Fire, Lancaster County Sheriff
200 N 66th St, Lincoln, NE 68505, USA
Summary: A confirmed structure fire was reported at 1777 Yolanda Avenue, Lincoln, Nebraska, involving a trash compactor inside the building. Multiple fire units, including engines, trucks, and medic teams, responded to the scene. Employees reported smoke and initiated evacuation procedures. Initial reports indicated the fire originated from the trash compactor, but later updates clarified that some smoke was due to a grill from a cookout. Firefighters located and extinguished a small smoldering fire in the compactor. The building was ventilated, and all units were eventually returned to service. No injuries or significant property damage were reported.