Two males are being handled for burns after being injured whereas working at an residence constructing in Ottawa’s Alta Vista neighbourhood.
Emergency crews responded to a name at an residence constructing on Playfair Drive, close to Kilborn Avenue, simply after 12 p.m.
An Ottawa paramedic spokesperson tells Ontario Chronicle Ottawa the 2 males had been engaged on {an electrical} panel when it began to arc. The 2 males suffered burns.
Firefighters introduced the injured employees right down to the foyer. Each males had been transported to hospital in critical however steady situation.
The Ministry of Labour is investigating.
Ottawa Hearth Companies says the fireplace was on the fifth flooring and was rapidly introduced underneath management, however it created a major quantity of smoke that wanted to be ventilated.
Energy was turned off for residents dwelling on flooring one by way of six, and greater than 90 folks could also be displaced till energy is restored. Not one of the residents of the constructing had been reported harm.
A reunification centre has been arrange at St. Laurent Neighborhood Centre for anybody who has been displaced by the fireplace.
