Windsor fire crews respond to downtown apartment blaze

WINDSOR, ONT. -- Windsor fire crews responded to an apartment fire on Ouellette Avenue said to be caused by unattended cooking.

Windsor Fire and Rescue Services are asking the public to steer clear of the area on the corner of Ouellette Avenue and Tecumseh Road. Crews responded to the scene at around 5:50 p.m. Tuesday.

The fire is believed to be a result of  cooking on the seventh floor, Windsor fire says. Crews performed ventilation to remove smoke from the area.

Windsor fire says the damage is limited to minor smoke inside the suit and there is no fire damage.

No injuries have been reported and all residents have returned back to their apartments.

Ouellette Ave 7th floor apartment was caused by unattended cooking, fire damage is limited to minor smoke in the suite, no fire damage. All residents have return to their suites, no injuries. *JL

— Windsor Fire (@WindsorFire1) November 11, 2020

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  Windsor fire crews responded to a blaze at a downtown apartment in Windsor, Ont. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020. (courtesy OnLocation)