A fire broke out in Montreal’s east end on Tuesday evening, forcing the evacuation of several buildings in the area.
According to officials, the fire started in a residential building on Sainte-Catherine Street East and quickly spread to neighboring buildings. The Montreal Fire Department was immediately called to the scene and worked tirelessly to contain the blaze.
Residents in the affected buildings were evacuated as a precautionary measure. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported at this time.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but witnesses reported seeing flames and smoke coming from the top floor of the initial building. Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control within a few hours, but not before significant damage was done to the buildings.
The Red Cross has been called in to assist those who have been displaced by the fire. They will be providing temporary shelter and support to those affected.
The Montreal Fire Department has reminded residents to always have working smoke detectors in their homes and to have an evacuation plan in case of emergencies like this.
The affected area has been cordoned off as officials continue to investigate the cause of the fire. Residents are advised to avoid the area until further notice.
We will continue to provide updates on this developing story as more information becomes available. Our thoughts are with those affected by this unfortunate incident.
