Families evacuated as fire tears through LaSalle apartment building

A fire tore through a four-unit apartment building in Montreal’s LaSalle borough early Monday morning.

Firefighters were called to the scene at the corner of Denise and Serge streets around 3:50 a.m.

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The fire was quickly brought under control, but officials say there is significant damage to the building.

The building’s residents are currently being looked after by the Red Cross.

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There were no reported injuries.

The cause of the fire is currently unknown.