NEW GLASGOW - The occupants of a two-unit building on Albion Street in New Glasgow escaped injury during a fire at the address Monday morning.
Albion Street resident Edgar Hart said he awoke around 4 a.m. and saw the house engulfed in flames and firefighters were on their way.
The fire apparently began in the basement of the building, located at 44 Albion Street, said fire chief Doug Dort. Frigid January temperatures and the design of the building posed challenges for firefighters on scene. As to the cause, Dort said it's being investigated.
According to neighbours, the building right next door to where Monday's fire occurred also caught fire about two years ago, although the damage to it was much less extensive.
Mona O'Brien, a spokesperson for the Red Cross, said local volunteers did receive a call for assistance at around 4:50 a.m.
"We did perform a needs assessment on one individual and we were able to provide some assistance. We also did some referrals in the community and we will follow up," she said.
Early morning blaze
Early morning blaze
- Published on January 26th, 2010
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Occupants escape uninjured
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