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Major fire forces evacuations east of downtown Montreal

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A five-alarm fire in a residential building in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve forced dozen of residents to flee their homes early Wednesday morning. Global’s Brayden Jagger Haines has the story – Apr 5, 2023

A major fire in the Hochelaga neighbourhood east of downtown Montreal forced dozens of residents from their homes early Wednesday morning.

The fire broke out at around 3 a.m. in a three-storey apartment building on Dézéry , near De Rouen Street.

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More than 150 firefighters battled the five-alarm blaze. The fire spread to two adjacent properties before being brought under control.

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Officials said 9 families were evacuated from their homes and temporarily housed in the nearby  Francis-Bouillon arena.

Two firefighters were injured during the operation but are expected to recover.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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