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.
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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.
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