Photo Source: St. Thomas Police Service
A significant fire in downtown St. Thomas has shut down part of Talbot Street and surrounding areas as police and fire officials continue their investigation.
The blaze, which broke out early Sunday morning in a vacant building in the 600 block of Talbot, has been deemed an arson, according to the St. Thomas Police Service. While nearby apartment buildings were evacuated as a precaution, officials confirmed all residents are safe and no injuries have been reported.
St. Thomas Police are urging the public to avoid the area, as emergency crews continue their response. As a result, all St. Thomas Transit services have been suspended until further notice, with the city asking riders to make alternate arrangements.
In a statement from neighbouring Indwell, it notes “Staff are responding to the fire in downtown St. Thomas this morning. Indwell operates Railway City Lofts, a supportive housing program in the upper floors of the St. Thomas Transit Service Building, which is adjacent to the building which has been destroyed. All Indwell residents are unharmed, and staff are supporting the people who live in this Indwell community. Indwell is fully cooperating with St. Thomas Fire Department and St. Thomas Police Service in their investigation.”
The area will remain closed as the investigation continues.
Written by: myFM News
