A severe five-alarm fire broke out in a three-storey apartment building in Montreal’s Sud-Ouest borough Saturday night, causing extensive damage and destroying the homes of several families.
Authorities say over 100 firefighters were called to the scene after a 911 call was made around 11:15 p.m. for the fire on the corner of Saint-Jacques and Sainte-Marguerite Streets in the Saint-Henri neighbourhood.
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All residents were evacuated and no injuries were reported.
The blaze, which spread through multiple apartment units of the adjoining buildings, caused extensive damage to the old neighbourhood building.
The Red Cross says it has taken in multiple families that were left without a home due to the incident.
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A poor air-quality smog warning was issued in the surrounding area due to the flames, which caused heavy dark smoke that filled the air and sky in the following hours. Multiple nearby buildings also lost electricity.
Officials say firefighters are investigating the cause.
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