Regina fire department responds to apartment fire
Global News
The public is asked to avoid the area in the 1800 block of Halifax Street as fire crews respond to the fire.
Regina fire crews are on scene at an apartment building fire in the 1800 block of Halifax Street.
The fire was reported at 9:21 a.m. on Thursday.
Deputy Fire Chief Gord Hewitt told Global News it was reported that flames were seen from a window of the building.
When crews arrived on scene they found heavy flames and smoke coming from the building. Crews managed to get inside the building and pour water on the fire from inside. They were also able to do a primary search of the building.
Hewitt said there is no information at this time about potential injuries or fatalities.
The fire spread to the second floor and fire crews are currently attacking from a defensive operation outside the building.
Hewitt said currently the fire has not spread to other properties but crews are evacuating nearby buildings.
Hewitt added four pumps and one ladder truck are on scene.