'I lost everything': St. Thomas, Ont. fire leaves at least 8 homeless, 1 hurt
CTV
A major fire in St. Thomas has left one person injured and at least eight people homeless. The blaze broke out at 8 Jonas St., just steps from the city’s core early Thursday evening.
A major fire in St. Thomas has left one person injured and at least eight people homeless.
The blaze broke out at 8 Jonas St., just steps from the city’s core.
Cody Bennett, a second-floor tenant in the multi-unit structure, was among those watching firefighters battle the stubborn blaze Thursday evening.
He told CTV News London he was sitting on his back porch at approximately 5:30 p.m. when another tenant appeared frantically asking for assistance.
“Our neighbour came out screaming, ‘The house is on fire, I need help!’”
Bennett and another tenant then sprung into action, but it took only moments for the two men to realize they were already out of time.
“I just saw orange and yellow burning flames coming through the back window,” he said.
