Residents of an apartment complex were evacuated early Monday morning amid a blaze inside in a downtown Hamilton building.
Hamilton fire says flames did “significant” damage to a 19th floor suite during a call around 2 a.m. at Hunter Street West and Queen Street South.
“Firefighters arrived and confirmed a fire observing smoke and fire visible from the exterior of the high-rise building,” assistant deputy fire chief Steve Welton said in an email.
“Additional firefighters were requested to assist so the alarm was upgraded for more resources.”
There were no injuries and the cause of the blaze has not yet been determined.
Damages to the apartment were reported to be significant and estimated to be in excess of $200,000.
Firefighters investigate weekend blaze on Barton Street East
An early Saturday morning fire at a building on Barton Street East under renovation is being investigated, firefighters say.
The blaze started early in a two-storey building just across the street from a similar fire a week ago at Barton Street East just west of Birch Avenue.
“Firefighters arrived on scene and confirmed there was a fire taking place on the roof area of the building with fire and smoke visible on their arrival,” Welton said.
No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.
Damages are estimated to be in the area of $300,000.
Hamilton fire says there are no indications the blaze is connected to a similar blaze Jan. 30 at a building under construction on Barton Street east between Milton and Stirton streets.
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