Building partially collapses in Hintonburg

Part of a building collapsed on Wellington Street W. near Rosemount Avenue Tuesday evening, closingthe street for what officials estimate will benearly two days.

No one was injured, police said.

One person living in the building, as well asfive women, two men and a pet cat from the adjoining properties, have been displaced.

Building partially collapses in Hintonburg

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art of a building collapsed on Wellington Street W. near Rosemount Avenue Tuesday evening.

They are being provided temporary housing, according to police.

The structure is a three-storey heritage building constructedin 1874, according to Ottawa Fire Services.

Building considered a treasure in the neighbourhood, councillor says

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Coun. Jeff Leiper explains some of the significance behind the Hintonburg heritage building.

Police are askingcommuters to avoid the area because the structure remains unstable. City staff are trying to determine if the building can be salvaged.

Wellington Street W. is expected to be closed between Sherbrooke and Carruthersavenues until midday Thursday. It will be open to local traffic only from east of Parkdale Avenue to Carruthers.