Emergency crews in Uptown Saint John jumped into action after a fire broke out at a home on Waterloo Street.
Smoke could be seen flowing out of the upstairs window of the building – located directly across the street from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Church.
No flames were visible.
Fire crews have hoses out, the entire street smells like smoke. @chsjnews pic.twitter.com/fx6GS5UxSW
— Steve MacArthur (@Steve_Mac_NS) March 2, 2016
Fire crews arrived around 6:30 p.m. (Wednesday evening) and had the situation under control shortly after. At least 10 people were forced to leave the home.
Fire crews working to put out a fire on Waterloo Street in Saint John. Lots of smoke coming out of the home. pic.twitter.com/DWIC1Yjba1
— Steve MacArthur (@Steve_Mac_NS) March 2, 2016
Police were directing traffic away from the scene so crews could do their work.
Police directing traffic away from fire on Waterloo Street – smoke continues to flow out of upstairs window. pic.twitter.com/hDVs9qPaHa
— Steve MacArthur (@Steve_Mac_NS) March 2, 2016
No one was hurt and those living in the home were able to get out safely.
The cause is not known but the building is badly damaged.
