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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