A house in the east end of St. John’s was greatly damaged by fire during the wee hours as the elements posed significant challenges.
Snow plows escorted St. John’s Regional to several emergency calls throughout the peak of the storm, and this incident was no different.
Ennis Avenue was all but impassable due to snow.
Platoon Chief Dean Foley says three engine crews arrived to find flames and heavy smoke billowing from the property—which was reportedly vacant.
It was a challenging fight, but they were able to bring the fire under control.
The scene was turned over to the RNC.
