No injuries were reported but up to 30 tenants have been displaced after a fire tore through an apartment building in the village of Bobcaygeon, Ont., in the City of Kawartha Lakes on Thursday afternoon.
Around 4 p.m.., Kawartha Lakes Fire and Rescue crews responded to the fire at the building at the corner of Main and Prince streets. Additional crews were required to help fight the fire which spread through multiple units.
A cause of the fire has yet to be released.
On Friday morning, City of Kawartha Lakes Ward 2 Coun. Pat Warren stated 30 people from 16 apartment units were impacted by the fire.
Staff from Haliburton Kawartha Lakes Victim Services are helping those displaced.
Warren said she was helping set up a committee to oversee donations and establish a bank account to receive donations.
Apartment fire in Bobcaygeon this afternoon.
Last I heard everyone made it out safely (hope to confirm that).
Thoughts go out to those impacted – this community will work on collecting donations and helping out.@kawarthaNOW @kawarthalakes @CHEXNewswatch @Ptbo_Canada pic.twitter.com/if71tpot83
— Jay Callaghan (@caltek79) May 2, 2024
Bobcaygeon Helps, a non-profit corporation that operates the Bobcaygeon Food Bank, said its food bank will open at 9 a.m. Friday for those who need supplies. Clothing donations are being accepted at the Knox Church.
more to come