[EN PHOTOS] Major fire in Charlesbourg

A major fire raged early Thursday evening in the Charlesbourg area.

Firefighters sounded a third alarm for a blaze that broke out in a building under construction located near the Bourg-Royal and Louis-XIV intersection.

Deployment is very important. Dozens of firefighters have been fighting the flames for more than an hour.

Thousands of people are without electricity in the area due to load shedding. Shops are also closed.

In Bourg-Royal, the outage begins more than two kilometers to the south and the traffic lights are out of service. Traffic is completely blocked in both directions on Louis-XIV. Travel should be avoided and there are many curious people in this busy place.

No rescue was necessary since the building is not yet inhabited.

Around 8:30 p.m., the decision was made to restore power gradually.

The Oïkos Construction rental project, which was to be delivered in 2025, will undoubtedly be delayed due to the heavy damage.