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One Hospitalized Following St. Catharines Blaze

Monday, 4 April 2022 10:34

By Linda Morgan

Woman in critical condition after fire at St. Catharines apartment building.

A structure fire in St. Catharines last night has sent one person to hospital in critical condition.

Around 6:15, emergency crews were called to a blaze at an apartment building near Ontario Street and Trafalgar Street.

Officials say a stream of black smoke could be seen from a third story window.

An unconscious 61 year old woman was found inside the apartment and was flown to an out-of-town trauma centre, where she is currently in critical condition.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or Niagara Regional Police at 905-688-4111, extension #1008429.

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