Fire breaks out in north end Kingston apartment complex

Kingston firefighters were called to an apartment complex to battle a blaze Tuesday morning.

According to Kingston Fire and Rescue, a fire broke out in a two-storey apartment complex at 176 Wilson St. just before 7 a.m.

Roads near the building were closed while crews dealt with the fire, but have since reopened.

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Kingston Fire says the flames were mostly contained to one unit, with some damage done to the unit directly above.

One person was sent to hospital as a precaution. The owner of the complex is working with residents who were displaced by the fire.

The cause of the fire is still being investigated and a damage estimate is not yet available, Kingston Fire said.

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