Fire breaks out in Iqaluit apartment

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Firefighters responded to a residential building in Iqaluit on Wednesday evening to try to control a fire in one of the apartments.

The City issued a notice indicating that the Fire Department was handling the fire at the Noble Houseat 1088 Mivvik Street. Authorities asked residents to avoid the area until further notice.

Access to the sector will be limited for the period necessary to allow first responders to work without obstacleswe can read in the City’s note.

The fire broke out shortly after 6 p.m. on Wednesday and appeared to have grown in the hours that followed. The wind, with gusts of up to 60 km/h according to Environment Canada, complicated the work of firefighters.

The thick smoke was visible from a kilometer away.

A shelter has been set up for residents affected by the fire at Cadet Hall. The latter provides clothing and food in addition to on-site assistance to disaster victims.

Residents who have been displaced are encouraged to visit for comfort, warmth and support.

No further details have been shared at this time.