Griffith said initially only the top two floors of the building were evacuated, as firefighters focused on extinguishing the fire. Once it was under control, the remaining floors were evacuated.“The idea is to avoid a situation like in the Bronx,” Griffith said, referring to a deadly fire in a high-rise last January. In that case, open fire doors were found to have allowed thick smoke to rise through the tower highrise, leading to the deaths of 17 people.
While most residents were being allowed back into the building Tuesday evening, Griffith said the 10th floor remains off limits.An investigation into the exact cause and circumstance of the fire will begin on Wednesday.1 dead, 7 in hospital after five-alarm fire sweeps through Montreal apartment building housing low-income seniors
1 dead, 7 in hospital after five-alarm fire sweeps through Montreal apartment building housing low-income seniors – Apr 11, 2021