Platoon Chief Eric Garland says there was heavy smoke billowing from an upstairs apartment in the large two storey building.
One man was still inside the apartment after being overcome by smoke. He was unconscious when taken out of the apartment and rushed to the Regional Hospital where he's expected to recover at last word.
The fire was contained to the kitchen but 4 people who lived in the building have to find another place to live for the next while. It's not known when they'll be able to return and the cause of the blaze is under investigation.
