Ouellette Avenue building fire 'intentionally set,' says Windsor fire
A Windsor man died of injuries sustained from the fire
Windsor fire confirmed that a Thursday night blaze in an Ouellette Avenue apartment building, that led to the death of one resident, was "intentionally set."
According to a Friday fire tweet, four people have been displaced as a result of the fire, with approximately $100,000 worth of damages stemming from the blaze.
Ouellette Ave fire, has been determined to have been intentionally set, damage is $100,000, 4 people were displaced. WPS is continuing with the investigation due to the incendiary fire. *JL
—@WindsorFire1Windsor police will continue the investigation.
The fire began in a first-floor apartment on Thursday, and Windsor fire rescued one person from the unit.The rescued man later died from of his injuries.
Ouellette fire, crews assessing damage to the suites and air quality in the building for tenants to return. Person rescued, male has succumb to injuries sustained in the fire. WFRS and OFM investigators will be conducting the investigation of this fire. *JL
—@WindsorFire1According to a fourth-floor resident who spoke with CBC News, emergency responders performed CPR on someone before taking them to hospital by Windsor-Essex EMS.
Windsor fire wasable to contain the fire and crews assessed damage to the apartment building, as well as monitored air quality before tenants are allowed to return.
This is the scene behind the building. Massive emergency response. Entire four-floor building evacuated. pic.twitter.com/bxc7xwaGaW
—@JasonViauCBCOuelleteAvenue was closed in both directions, north of Tecumseh Road, while fire crews dealt with the situation.
It was terrifying.
This group of roommates, friends who live on the second floor, describe flames & smoke in the stairwell & even more smoke in the hallway.
They also had to frantically rescue their dog, two cats and six guinea pigs. pic.twitter.com/dsCn4msQqX
—@JasonViauCBCThe Office of the Fire Marshalof Ontario and Windsor fire services will be conducting an investigation.
VIDEO: Steven Nikolic was walking by the building on Ouellette Ave. when he heard screams for help.
He says he went inside the burning unit to try and save the person inside. pic.twitter.com/gfIsONvHsI
—@JasonViauCBCWith files from Jason Viau
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