Multiple alarm fire at west Hamilton apartment building

Fire officials say careless smoking led to a multiple alarm fire at a west Hamilton apartment building.

Firefighters were called to 1884 Main St. W around 6 a.m. That building and neighbouring buildings were evacuated.

It appears the fire started in a unit on the sixth floor but was quickly put out.

#HFD crews are attending a multiple alarm apartment fire at 1884 Main St. W. The tenant made his way to the balcony and was safely removed by crews. Heavy damage to the unit. Crews are overhauling and clearing heavy smoke conditions. No injuries to report. #StrongForYou pic.twitter.com/YRdX2AC22V

— Hamilton Fire Dept (@HamiltonFireDep) November 12, 2020

Fire officials say the tenant was able to get to the balcony where he was rescued.

The 61-year-old man was taken to hospital to be assessed.

The unit is badly damaged.

Multiple alarm fire at 1884 Main St apartment in West Ainslie Wood #HamOnt. Neighbouring apartment buildings evacuated as well. It appears it originated on the 6th floor. @morninglive @CHCHNews pic.twitter.com/bbwwx3sLjK

— Sylvie Lendvay (@sylvie_lendvay) November 12, 2020