Fire breaks out in a highrise building in Brampton

A fire broke out at a highrise building in Brampton early Friday morning.

Crews responded to the fire in a residential building in the Clark Boulevard and Dixie Road area, Brampton Fire and Emergency Services said in a post on X.

As of 8 a.m., fire crews were at the building and had the blaze under control.

Firefighters searched the building and no injuries were reported, Brampton Fire said.

Officials asked people to avoid the area.

In an update just before 9 a.m., Brampton Fire said the fire was extinguished. A few firefighters are assisting with ventilation and salvage operations.

We are presently operating on scene of a residential high rise fire in the area of Clark Blvd and Dixie Rd. The fire is under control, primary searches have been completed and no injuries have been reported. Please avoid the area. @ChiefRuller @BPFFA1068 ^MW pic.twitter.com/f6p1DTiQNN

— Brampton Fire & Emergency Services (@BramptonFireES) September 20, 2024