QUEBEC | A three-story residential building was engulfed in flames late Saturday evening in Quebec City.
The fire was declared around 10:16 p.m. in an old building on Scott Street in downtown Quebec City.
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Flames of more than 60 cm were escaping from the roof of the building, said the Fire Protection Service of Quebec City.
When the firefighters arrived, residents alerted by a working smoke alarm were already outside. The adjoining buildings were also evacuated.
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Faced with the risk of the fire spreading, a 3e alarm was requested for additional staff.
After two long hours, the 50 firefighters mobilized were able to control the fire.
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No inconvenient injuries were recorded in this fire, according to the Quebec City Police Service (SPVQ).
A team from the Fire Department was on the scene to determine the cause and origin of the fire.
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