Woman Rescued from 5th-Floor Balcony in Apartment Fire

A fire broke out at a six-storey apartment building in Guelph on Sunday night, prompting a multi-station emergency response. The incident occurred at 87 Westwood Road, near Margaret Greene Park, with Guelph firefighters arriving on scene at 10:11 p.m.

Guelph Firefighters – IAFF 467 first posted to the Caught in Guelph (and Area) community of the incident.

Fire Chief Brian Arnold reported that upon arrival, crews encountered heavy smoke, significantly reducing visibility. The fire was contained to a single unit on the fifth floor, but smoke spread to multiple units throughout the building.

Firefighters rescued one individual from a balcony on the fifth floor. The person was transported to the hospital and treated for smoke inhalation. No other injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire, its point of origin, and an estimate of damages have not yet been determined. The Guelph Fire Department and the Office of the Fire Marshal are continuing their investigation at the scene