Saint John firefighters quickly contained a dryer fire in the uptown area and prevented injuries to residents.

Emergency Response on Princess Street

Crews responded to reports of an electrical issue in the Princess Street area just before 8:00 p.m. Upon arrival, the crew of Engine 1 found a dryer on fire inside a building.

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Second Alarm Called

The initial crew called a second alarm to bring additional firefighters to the scene. They worked fast to put out the flames. Firefighters then searched the entire building to confirm all occupants were secure.

The department successfully contained the fire to the immediate area. You will be relieved to know officials reported no injuries during the incident. You can view the original incident report on the Saint John Firefighters Facebook page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where did the fire happen?

The fire occurred in a building in the Princess Street area of uptown Saint John.

What caused the fire?

Firefighters discovered a dryer caught fire inside the building after initially responding to reports of an electrical issue.

Was anyone hurt?

No. Firefighters searched the building and confirmed all occupants were safe with no injuries reported.