Neighbours’ quick action prevents tragedy in Pembroke apartment fire

Fast-acting neighbours are being credited with saving lives after a fire broke out in a Catherine Street apartment in Pembroke on the morning of September 4. Article content

The Pembroke Fire Department (PFD) was called to the scene at around 9:46 a.m. after smoke was spotted coming from a second-floor unit. Firefighters arrived with one truck and a duty crew, finding smoke visible from the apartment. Crews entered the unit and were able to put out the fire quickly. Article content

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Damage was largely contained to the room where the fire began, though flames spread into the apartment below, causing minor damage. Officials say there was no significant smoke or heat damage to the rest of the building.

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