UPDATE: VicPD have confirmed there was one fatality in today’s fire in James Bay. The fire has been deemed not suspicious.
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Early Monday morning, Victoria Firefighters reported to the scene of an apartment fire in James Bay.
The fire, which broke out just before 9 a.m. this morning, affected at least two suites of the top floor of the Village Green apartments.
Flames and thick smoke could be seen emerging from both sides of the building.
Victoria fire crews battled an early morning blaze on Monday at Village Green in James Bay which appears to have affected at least two suites on the top floor of the apartment building.
At this time, there’s no report on any injuries.
Video by Amanda Jepson#yyj pic.twitter.com/vyZlac8YJm
— Victoria Buzz (@victoriabuzzes) October 25, 2021
Witnesses reported being able to see the smoke from Simcoe Street. The smoke was also said to have drifted towards McDonald Park field with the heavy winds.
It was reported that at least one person was treated by paramedics at the scene. However, there is no confirmation on injuries at this time.
Although the fire has been extinguished, Menzies Street remains closed to all traffic.
The 100-blk of Menzies St is closed to traffic as officers assist @VictoriaFire730 with scene safety at a multi-unit residential building fire. #yyj #yyjtraffic
— Victoria Police (@vicpdcanada) October 25, 2021
Victoria Buzz has reached out to the Victoria Fire Department and VicPD for more information.
More to come.
