Fatal Fire: Man Dies in House Blaze
- A fire at a residential building located on Rue de Salaberry, at the intersection of Rue Saint-Paul in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, resulted in one fatality.
- Firefighters from Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and surrounding municipalities worked for several hours to contain the blaze.
- As a safety precaution, electricity was cut to the area, affecting 25 addresses.
Fatal Fire at Rue de Salaberry Housing Building in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
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Overview
A fire at a residential building located on Rue de Salaberry, at the intersection of Rue Saint-Paul in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, resulted in one fatality. Emergency services responded to a 911 call received at approximately 4:10 AM on September 21,2024,after a witness reported seeing flames.
Firefighters from Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and surrounding municipalities worked for several hours to contain the blaze. Rescues were conducted using scales to evacuate residents from windows.
Impact and Disruptions
As a safety precaution, electricity was cut to the area, affecting 25 addresses. Authorities are advising road users to avoid the area bounded by Rue Champlain, Rue Foch, Rue Notre-Dame, and Rue saint-Louis.
Residents of the affected building, as well as those in neighboring structures, were evacuated. the Red Cross is providing assistance to those displaced.
Investigation
The Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Police Service (SPSJSR) confirmed the death of a woman at the scene. An investigation is underway to determine the cause and circumstances surrounding the fire. Further details are expected to be released as they become available.