Fire destroys north-side roof

Thunder Bay - A fire broke out in a residence on Rice Street Monday evening. Firefighters were called to a home on the city's north side at around 6:16 p.m. All occupants had evacuated the house by the time firefighters arrived on scene. The first arriving crews found smoke and flames had burned through the roof of the single-storey home. Police initially applied water from outside the building, then launched an interior attack and conducted a search of the structure. The fire was brought under control, with damage limited to the living room. A total of 7 pumpers, 1 aerial truck and 1 command vehicle responded to the scene. Thunder Bay Fire Rescue would like to remind the public that working smoke alarms and a regularly practiced home fire escape plan are essential to keeping everyone safe in the event of a fire at home. Source: https://www.tbnewswatch.com/local-news/fire-destroys-roof-on-northside-10105891