An apartment building was devoured by flames in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

A serious fireplace in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu has devoured an house constructing affecting all 24 models. SOURCE: Richard Perrier

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MONTREAL --
A 24-unit house constructing was devoured by flames Saturday night on Lesieur St. in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, about half-hour south of Montreal.

The fireplace began round 5 p.m., and, based on data revealed on town of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu's Fb web page, "The constructing was evacuated shortly, in order that there aren't any accidents. The Pink Cross is on website and the affected households have been taken care of."

Town mentioned that the origin of the fireplace is just not but recognized and that the investigation might be referred to the Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Police Division.

-- This report by The Canadian Press was first revealed in French on Jan. 15, 2021.