Fire crews from multiple departments, along with police, battled a fire that started outside and spread to two attached townhouses on Blackwood Place, St. John's. Residents were alerted by a neighbor and evacuated safely. The cause is under investigation, and an open-fire ban is currently in effect for the area due to high forest fire danger.
St. John's crews battle fire at attached homes in Blackwood Place
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Fire crews from multiple departments, along with police, battled a fire that started outside and spread to two attached townhouses on Blackwood Place, St. John's. Residents were alerted by a neighbor and evacuated safely. The cause is under investigation, and an open-fire ban is currently in effect for the area due to high forest fire danger.
- 1 Saturday morning: Fire started outside a building on Blackwood Place.
- 2 Saturday morning: Neighbor alerted residents inside the burning townhouses.
- 3 Saturday morning: Crews from multiple fire departments and police responded to the scene.
- Two attached townhouses affected by fire
- Residents evacuated safely
- Ongoing investigation into the cause
- Reminder of open-fire ban in the area
What: Fire crews battled a fire that affected two attached townhouses.
When: Saturday morning.
Where: Blackwood Place, off Higgin's Line, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Why: Cause remains under investigation; fire seemed to have started outside the building.
How: Flames were visible from the sidewalk, burning through the townhouses. A neighbor alerted residents who were unaware of the fire.