A fire in a south end Saint John apartment building has forced some residents from their homes.
Platoon Chief Craig Melvin said Saint John Fire crews were called to 175 Britain Street around 9 a.m. Monday and were met with heavy smoke and flames in one of the units.
Melvin said crews contained the fire to one room, but there was resulting smoke damage to several second and third-floor apartments and water damage to the unit directly below the blaze.
- ‘Nobody gets free pickles on BC Ferries’: Family’s White Spot experience goes viral
- Saskatoon organizations concerned about demand after Prairie Harm Reduction closure
- Elizabeth Fry Society’s shelter closes after lease extension denied
- Appeal dismissed in impaired driving case involving THC, death of 9-year-old
Melvin said one person was treated for smoke inhalation at the scene.
The Canadian Red Cross has been called in to assist an unknown number of displaced residents.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.