A fire broke out in a top-floor apartment in Ottawa, prompting a swift response from firefighters. Despite extensive searches, no occupants were found inside the unit. The fire was quickly contained and residents were allowed to return to their homes after ventilation and air quality checks.
Ottawa Fire Services say they received multiple 911 calls with reports of smoke and flames coming from a structure in the 200 block of Donald Street shortly before 12:10 p.m. Crews on scene confirmed the flames were coming from a unit on the top floor and began a 'fast attack' on the fire inside. Upon entry, the apartment was full of smoke causing zero visibility conditions, Ottawa fire said. Firefighters began searching for any occupants, but two full searches of the unit found no one inside.
The fire was declared under control shortly before 1:25 p.m. Fire crews ventilated the building and checked the air quality before allowing residents to return to their homes
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