Tenant rescued from second floor of Peterborough townhouse fire

Peterborough firefighters rescued a trapped tenant during a fire at a south-east townhouse on Friday night.

Peterborough Fire Services crews responded around 10:20 p.m. to a townhouse fire on Crystal Drive. According to platoon chief Stephen Reid, one man was leaning out of a second-floor window calling for help as smoke billowed from the complex.

Reid said a crew used ladders to help bring the man down safely from the building. The victim was assessed by paramedics and then transported to Peterborough Regional Health Centre with possible smoke inhalation, Reid said.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

The fire was quickly brought under control and contained to the apartment unit.

Reid said the cause of the fire was charging batteries. Damage is estimated at $65,000.

1:02 Large crowd bashes retreating police cruiser after car meet in Toronto

• Large crowd bashes retreating police cruiser after car meet in Toronto
• Fire near Mount Pleasant destroys cottage
• Fire at cottage rental north of Peterborough
• Pets rescued from kitchen fire on Romaine Street in Peterborough

Previous Video

Next Video