West End house fire sends 1 person to hospital

A house fire in the city's West End sent one person to hospital Thursday evening. 

The blaze broke out just after 5 p.m. in a home on Strathcona Street near St. Matthews Avenue. 

Smoke was coming from the home when crews arrived. It took fire firefighters about an hour to get it under control. 

One person was taken to hospital in stable condition, 

There is no word on what caused the fire.

Fire officials continue to investigate.