Unaccounted for man found safe following apartment fire in Welland

Photo: Welland Fire

Ontario’s fire marshal has been called in to investigate an ongoing fire in Welland.

Fire crews were called to a fire at a five unit apartment building at 675 King Street just before 5 a.m. this morning.

At least seven fire trucks arrived to the building that was fully involved. The fire extended to the roof.

Photo: Welland Fire

Welland fire has 42 staff and five apparatus on scene as well as the help of a platform ladder truck from Pelham.

King Street remains closed between Seventh Street and Ontario Road and also closed from Canal Bank to Plymouth Road.

According to Deputy Fire Chief Adam Eckhart, 25-year-old Bradley Nelson had been missing from the burning building but he has since been found safe.

24 others have been displaced, including residents living in the building next door. They are all being helped by the Red Cross.

Photo: Several displaced residence watch as firefighters battle King St. fire in Welland

Area residents are being asked to stay out of the smoke and close their windows and doors.