An early morning fire in a vacant Uptown building brought a swift and heavy response from Saint John firefighters today, preventing any injuries and stopping the blaze from spreading.

What We Know About the Hazen Street Fire

Crews were called to a building on Hazen Street shortly before 8:00 AM. According to a post from the Your Saint John Firefighters Facebook page, the first units to arrive, Engine 1 and Ladder Tower 1, found smoke and fire coming from the second and third floors.

A Coordinated Response

Firefighters immediately began a search of the building to confirm no one was inside. At the same time, crews advanced hoselines to attack the fire directly. They also worked to open up void spaces within the walls and ceilings, a critical step to stop a fire from spreading unseen through a structure.

In total, five city fire crews operated at the scene to bring the 2-alarm fire under control.

No Injuries Reported

Thanks to the effective response, the incident concluded with no reported injuries. The fact that the building was vacant was a key factor in ensuring everyone’s safety.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where was the fire?

The fire was in a vacant building on Hazen Street in Uptown Saint John.

Was anyone hurt in the fire?

No. The Saint John Firefighters confirmed that there were no reported injuries from the incident.

How many fire crews responded?

Five city fire crews were on the scene to manage the 2-alarm fire.

What time did the fire happen?

The call came in shortly before 8:00 AM.