Several families have been forced out of their homes after two fires broke out in residential buildings in Hochelega-Maisonneuve and Rosemont-la-Petite-Petri early Monday.
The first fire started at about 2:30 on the second floor of a five-story apartment building on De Gaspe Avenue near Bellaches. More than 100 firefighters were called in to help evacuate residents and fight the flames.
The Red Cross is assisting at least two families and will help them relocate.
Less than an hour later, another fire broke out inside a three-story apartment building located on Sherbrooke Street, to the east near Kurateau Street.
Residents were also evacuated but no casualties have been reported.
More than 100 firefighters were called to an apartment in Rosemont-La Petite-Petri early Monday morning. 11 July 2022.
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