UPDATE: Firefighters Battle Blaze in Downtown Welland

Tuesday, 7 March 2023 10:10

By Linda Morgan

Fire broke out at residential and commercial building on Division Street near King Street and Cross Street

No injuries have been reported after a fire in downtown Welland this morning.

Welland Fire & Emergency Services says the blaze occurred around 8:00 a.m. at a commercial and residential building on Division Street near King Street and Cross Street.

Officials say everyone inside was evacuated, and nobody was hurt.

Crews believe the fire started in an apartment and spread.

There is no word on what caused the blaze.

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UPDATE: Firefighters Battle Blaze in Downtown Welland

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