Updated at 10:59 a.m.
Greater Sudbury Fire Services has deemed an apartment fire on Frood Road near Bloor Street this morning as suspicious, said the deputy fire chief.
Furthermore, a canine perished in the fire, however, two felines were rescued, administered oxygen and reunited with their families, said Jesse Oshell.
The building is old, Oshell said. It was a home converted into apartments. Currently, the building houses three apartments.
“The fire is out at this time, and seven people are displaced,” Oshell said. “The cause is under investigation, but it is suspicious, and the Ontario Fire Marshal’s office and Greater Sudbury Police are being called to investigate.”
Firefighters responded to the call at 8:50 a.m. Four fire stations were on scene to fight the fire, said Oshell.
Original story
Greater Sudbury Fire Services crews are on scene at a structure fire at a three-unit residential building on Frood Road at Bloor Street.
Deputy Fire Chief Jesse Oshell says "reports are that occupants are safe."
He asks that people avoid the area.
