Saint John Firefighters responded to two separate residential fires within a short window, highlighting the critical need for residents to heed fire alarms immediately. Crews successfully managed both incidents without any reported injuries.

High-Rise Incident

The first incident occurred yesterday morning at a residential high-rise building. Following the activation of the fire alarm system, residents on-site reported smoke within the structure. Firefighters arrived on the scene, located a small fire inside one of the apartments, and extinguished it.

Night Call Reveals Hidden Danger

Later that night, crews responded to a second alarm. Initial reports described the situation as a routine alarm with no visible smoke or fire. However, the situation proved more serious upon arrival.

Engine 1 and Ladder-Tower 1 encountered black smoke on the building’s third floor. Crews quickly gained entry to the specific unit and extinguished a small fire found inside.

Evacuation Saves Lives

These incidents serve as a stark reminder to treat every alarm seriously. You must evacuate your building promptly when the fire alarm system activates. Even if you do not see or smell smoke immediately, incidents escalate quickly, as demonstrated by the black smoke discovered during the second call.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Were there any injuries reported?
No. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries at either incident.

What should I do if I hear a fire alarm but don’t see smoke?
You must evacuate immediately. As seen in the second incident, fire and smoke can be present inside a unit even if it is not immediately visible from the outside.

Where did these fires take place?
One fire occurred in a residential high-rise, and the other in a multi-unit building. Specific street addresses were not released in the initial report.