No injuries in Sandy Hill fire

Posted Nov 17, 2017 04:55:07 AM.

Last Updated Nov 17, 2017 05:16:49 AM.

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OTTAWA – Crews knocked down a fire in Sandy Hill overnight.

The Ottawa Fire Service responded to a 911 call reporting visible flames at a five-unit row house at 143 Russell Avenue around 3:50 a.m. Friday.

Crews quickly extinguished the fire, which was contained to one unit.

There are no injuries reported.

There is no word yet on what caused the fire or a damage estimate.

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