A Hamilton apartment unit suffered “heavy damage” after a multiple-alarm fire at a building in the city’s west end.
The blaze led to an evacuation of the building and neighbouring structures near 1884 Main St. W. around 6 a.m.
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Hamilton Fire says a tenant had to be rescued from his balcony by crews.
There were no injuries.
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#HFD crews are attending a multiple alarm apartment fire at 1884 Main St. W. The tenant made his way to the balcony and was safely removed by crews. Heavy damage to the unit. Crews are overhauling and clearing heavy smoke conditions. No injuries to report. #StrongForYou pic.twitter.com/YRdX2AC22V
— Hamilton Fire Dept (@HamiltonFireDep) November 12, 2020