Woman sent to hospital after ‘explosion' causes fire at Carlington apartment building
A woman was transported to hospital after an apparent explosion caused a fire at a Carlington apartment building overnight.
The Ottawa Fire Services say they received multiple 911 calls at about 4:08 a.m. reporting a window had been blown out of a four-storey building in the 1100 block of Shillington Avenue near the Experimental Farm.
Crews found debris on the ground 'from an explosion' with flames visible to one side when they arrived, the fire service said in a news release.
Firefighters had to call additional resources to the scene to battle the fire. Crews initiated a 'fast attack' on the flames and advanced a hose line inside.
Ottawa fire says a large amount of flammable materials caused a hazard for firefighters. Crews were able to get the flames under control at 4:25 a.m.
Ottawa paramedics say they assessed and transported a woman in her 60s to hospital with minor injuries.
In a post to X, River Coun. Riley Brockington says the fire was contained to one unit of the building.
'The cause at this time is suspected arson,' he said.
The Ottawa Police Service says tells CTV News Ottawa that officers remain on scene but did not provide further details.
The air quality of the structure was monitored and confirmed to be safe before allowing residents back inside their homes.
Firefighters respond to balcony fires
Shortly after, firefighters were called after a pair of balconies caught fire at an apartment building in Nepean.
The Ottawa Fire Services say they received several 911 calls shortly before 5:25 a.m. reporting a fire in the 200 block of Viewmount Drive near Merivale Road.
On scene, crews found two balconies on fire on the 2nd and 3rd floors.
A 'working fire' was declared shortly before 5:30 a.m. to bring additional resources to the scene.
The fire was declared under control at 5:45 a.m.
No injuries were reported.
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