Massive fire in Kingston, Ontario
Posted Dec 17, 2013 2:33 pm.
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Firefighters are battling a massive blaze in Kingston, Ontario.
It broke out at around 12:30p.m. (MST), one man had to be rescued.
The massive flames surrounded a crane that was in the area, that had a man on top. A helicopter had to be called in from CFB Trenton to rescue him. He has been taken away safely.
The massive fire was at an apartment building under construction. Witnesses say a few large bang were heard before and during the fire. Darryl Spring is from our sister station in Kingston K-Rock 105.7 “When I first got there the flames were coming up so high billboards across the street were catching fire. While I was standing there the building did come down.” Spring said.
The fire was beside a senior’s residence and local residents were asked to help them move to a safer area.
Everyone within two blocks was evacuated and Kingston’s Emergency Operation Centre has been opened.
