A tragic fire in Montreal’s Pointe-aux-Trembles neighbourhood has claimed the life of one person.
According to authorities, the fire broke out in an apartment building on 8th Avenue around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday. Firefighters arrived at the scene to find heavy smoke and flames coming from the building.
Despite their efforts to contain the fire, one person was unable to escape and was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim’s identity has not been released at this time.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but authorities have confirmed that it started in a unit on the second floor of the building. The extent of the damage to the building is also being assessed.
Residents of the building were evacuated and are currently being assisted by the Red Cross. The building has been deemed uninhabitable for the time being.
The Montreal Fire Department is reminding the public to always have working smoke detectors in their homes and to have an escape plan in case of a fire. They also urge people to never leave cooking unattended and to always extinguish cigarettes properly.
This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of fire safety and the devastating consequences that can result from a fire. Our thoughts are with the victim’s loved ones during this difficult time.
