London, Ont. east end apartment fire calls for investigation

London, Ont., emergency crews are requesting an investigation into an east-end apartment fire on Thursday.

The fire started at about 6 p.m. at a two-storey building on Thiel Street, just off Dundas Street, fire officials said.

While battling the blaze, the fire was deemed under control after being contained on the third floor.

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“Fire investigator requested. No damage estimate or cause at this time,” London fire officials said on Twitter on Thursday night.

One individual was treated with minor injuries as a result of smoke inhalation and taken to hospital.

“The damage is extensive,” said Platoon Chief Dave Hood. “I don’t have an estimate but we do have a fire inspector requested to attend.”

Hood added that the cause of the fire is still under investigation.