Gatineau fire crews tackle Aylmer blaze that displaces four people

By Dani-Elle Dubé

Posted Nov 21, 2021 01:51:00 PM.

Four people in Gatineau have been displaced by a fire that happened in the city’s Aylmer district.

Gatineau fire crews were called to a two-storey residence at 112 rue Chartrand on Saturday, November 20 at about 8:40 p.m.

Crews say the fire started on the ground floor then quickly spread to other areas of the home.

Over 20 firefighters were on scene to tackle the blaze.

There were no injuries reported, but there is about an estimated $155,000 in damages.

Red Cross was on scene to help those impacted by the fire.

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