West end fire causes $75K damage

Posted Nov 3, 2014 06:59:29 AM.

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OTTAWA – Three people were left without a place to stay following a fire in Ottawa’s west end overnight.

Crews were called to 29 Rockway Cres. just before 1 a.m. Monday, where a blaze had broken out in the end unit of an 8-unit row house.

The fire is believed to have started in the roof area, and caused $75,000 damage.

There were no injuries, though one firefighter was assessed by paramedics on scene.

The Salvation Army was called to assist the occupants of the affected unit.

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