An Ottawa Paramedic Service report confirms one person sustained burn injuries in an overnight fire. Emergency crews responded to the scene.
The incident occurred late Wednesday night, with paramedics arriving to find a single individual suffering from burns. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The extent of the injuries is not yet known.
Firefighters were also on site to extinguish the blaze. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Ottawa Fire Services.
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This marks the second fire-related injury in the city this week. Authorities remind residents to ensure smoke alarms are functioning and to have an escape plan.
