UPDATE: Apartment complex destroyed by fire
The Elliot Lake Fire Department says yesterday, Thursday, at approximately 1:36 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, the department received a call for a working fire at an apartment complex at 22 and 24 Hirshhorn Avenue.
According to the release, upon arrival on the scene, the fire department crew reported heavy smoke from the building and flames coming from inside the walls.
Crews worked all night to get the fire under control but heavy damage was done to the building due to the extreme fire conditions.
Two firefighters were sent to the hospital with minor injuries.
The crew were able to rescue five family pets and one pet was lost.
Up to 20 individuals and families have lost their homes, and have been rehoused temporarily.
Community groups are gathering together to provide clothing and other immediate necessities needed by the displaced individuals.
The fire crew is on scene and will be conducting an investigation.A fire has destroyed an apartment complex in Elliot Lake.
Fire Chief John Thomas says yesterday (Dec. 12) at around 1:36 p.m., the Elliot Lake Fire Department received a call for a working fire at an apartment complex on Hirshhorn Avenue.
Officials say upon arrival, the fire department crew reported heavy smoke showing from the building and flames coming from inside the walls.
Crews worked all night to get the fire under control but heavy damage was done to the building due to the extreme fire conditions.
The fire department says two firefighters were sent to the hospital with minor injuries, and five family pets were rescued but one was lost.
Community groups are gathering together to provide clothing and other immediate necessities needed by the displaced individuals.
The department remains on scene and will be conducting an investigation.
ORIGINAL: A fire has destroyed an apartment complex in Elliot Lake.
The investigation continues.
