A dramatic rescue in Windsor as firefighters pulled a man from his balcony during an apartment fire.
Crews were called to the fire at Marine City Apartments at the corner of Ouellette Ave. and Tecumseh Rd. around 10 a.m. Thursday.
Firefighters used an aerial truck to rescue the man, who was trapped on the balcony on the seventh floor with smoke billowing around him.
After being brought to safety, the man was taken to hospital and treated for burns on his hands.
His cat was also rescued and seemed unharmed.
Many other residents were evacuated, but have been allowed to return to their units.
Fire officials have determined the cause was careless cooking.
The damage is estimated at $100,000 due to fire damage in the unit and water damage in the suites below.
