Crews contain second-floor blaze in two-storey multi-unit building; paramedics assess four people
Thunder Bay — Local News — Thunder Bay Fire Rescue crews responded to a structure fire on Johnson Avenue on February 2, 2026, at 9:12 p.m. (21:12).
Fire officials say occupants were exiting the building when the first apparatus arrived. On scene, crews observed visible smoke and flames on the second floor of a two-storey, multi-unit residence.
Fire contained to second floor
Firefighters advanced to the second floor to extinguish the fire and conducted a search of the building to confirm all occupants had safely exited. The blaze was brought under control, and officials say fire damage was limited to the second floor.
Paramedics attend to four people
Paramedics were called to the scene and assessed two civilians and two police officers. No further details were released about the nature of injuries or whether anyone was transported to hospital.
Fire Rescue safety reminder
Thunder Bay Fire Rescue is reminding residents that working smoke alarms and a regularly practiced home fire escape plan are essential to keeping families safe in the event of a fire.
