A man has been arrested and one person has been taken to the hospital following an apartment fire in Prince Rupert.
According to authorities, the fire broke out in a unit on the third floor of the apartment building on 6th Avenue West on Monday afternoon. The Prince Rupert Fire Department responded to the scene and quickly extinguished the flames.
One person was taken to the hospital for treatment of undisclosed injuries. The extent of their injuries is currently unknown.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have arrested a man in connection with the fire. The suspect’s identity has not been released at this time.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The RCMP and the Prince Rupert Fire Department are working together to determine the cause and any potential charges that may be laid.
Residents of the apartment building were temporarily evacuated while the fire was being extinguished. They have since been allowed to return to their homes.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of fire safety and the potential dangers of not following proper precautions. The Prince Rupert Fire Department urges all residents to have working smoke alarms in their homes and to regularly check them to ensure they are functioning properly.
The investigation into the apartment fire is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Prince Rupert RCMP.
