(District Fire Chief Gerry Morris)
(File Photo)
City Fire Crews were called last night to an apartment house fire at Castle and Waterloo Street.
District Chief Gerry Morris says the fire points out the need for more people to be aware of fire prevention with a man attempting to cook french fries without using an approved fryer. Morris says when the smoke alarm started sounding, he removed the battery and then fell asleep on his couch. With all the smoke in the building, another tenent tried to waken him.
The building sustained smoke damage and had to be ventilated before everyone was allowed to return. Ironically, this is Fire Prevention Week with the theme being " Know The Risks, Watch What You Heat".