Reports of trapped residents prompt major response to West Broadway apartment fire

Numerous fire crews were called to a 12-storey apartment building in West Broadway Monday evening following reports of smoke and possible trapped residents. 

The blaze broke out just before 6:30 p.m. in a complex in the 100 block of Young Street. 

Calls to 9-1-1 reported that there may be people trapped in one of the suites. 

Due to the size of the building and the potential of trapped victims, a second alarm was called, and more crews arrived at the scene. 

Once they arrived, firefighters found smoke coming from the building. Crews were able to pinpoint it to one of the suites and quickly bring it under control. 

The residents who were reported trapped were able to safely self-evacuate. 

Fire and damage were contained to the suite where the fire started. 

No injuries were reported. 

The fire is believed to be accidental. Fire officials continue to investigate.