NEWS RELEASE
SAULT STE. MARIE FIRE SERVICES
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On November 14 at approximately 11 p.m., Fire Services responded to a fire alarm activation at 588 Albert Street West.
Upon arrival, firefighters discovered heavy smoke from a second floor apartment and a lone tenant attempting to extinguish the fire.
As a result, the individual was transported to Sault Area Hospital and was treated for smoke inhalation.
Due to heavy smoke within the corridor, a second tenant was treated for smoke inhalation.
The apartment sustained moderate thermal and smoke damage throughout.
This fire is currently under investigation by Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services.
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