Fire in Amherst, NS, sends a firefighter to the hospital, temporarily relocates 4 tenants

Four people were able to escape a fire in Amherst, NS, on Monday, which sent a firefighter to the hospital.

Depending on the city, the fire broke out at 20:40.

When firefighters arrived, they found two houses in flames and an SUV also on fire. It is believed that the fire started at the back of the vehicle, which was parked next to the houses.

In a press release, Captain John Matthews of the Amherst Fire Department says that the fire has spread alongside the house. quickly "in the attics of both structures."

"The houses are habitable," says Matthews.

Four residents were able to escape, and the firefighters saved two cats from one of the houses.

A firefighter was transported to the hospital 5400 firefighters responded to the fire.

The Canadian Red Cross has arranged for the emergency shelter and food of a male resident. while providing mid adult support to the second home.