Fire destroyed one home and damaged others on Lester Street in the Brookfield Estates area of west end St. John’s this afternoon.
It’s believed two people are being treated in hospital but the extent of their injuries is unknown.
The fire was mostly contained to one townhouse, which had a for sale sign on the front lawn, but homes on either side were also damaged.
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The first calls came in shortly before 3:30 p.m., with firefighters on scene calling for an additional fire truck about 10 minutes later.
Fortunately, the Brookfield fire station is located less than a minute away.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.