2 WINDSOR, CANADA FIREFIGHTERS SUFFER SMOKE INHALATION AT PARKING GARAGE FIRE

Westcourt Place residents displaced by a now-extinguished building fire arrived at Windsor’s WFCU Centre Tuesday evening.

More than 200 residents of the downtown Windsor highrise were told earlier Tuesday by officials to evacuate the building after a fire in the parking garage left the building without power, heat and water.

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Three civilians and two firefighters were taken to hospital for non-life threatening injuries caused by smoke inhalation related to the fire that broke out on Tuesday morning. It was extinguished around 11 a.m.

According to a statement from the City of Windsor, the city and the Canadian Red Cross have set up a “temporary reception centre” to provide food and shelter for the approximately 45 residents of Westcourt Place, located at Goyeau Street and Chatham Street.

Westcourt Place resident Chris Baillargeon described the day as “busy.”

Year	Totals
2020	42
2019	57
2018	85
2017	93
2016	89
2015	86
2014	94
2013	101
2012	83
2011	81
2010	87
2009	93
2008	118
2007	118