A woman was sent to hospital with minor injuries after a highrise fire near downtown Windsor. Dec 19, 2018. (Photo by Allanah Wills)A woman was sent to hospital with minor injuries after a highrise fire near downtown Windsor. Dec 19, 2018. (Photo by Allanah Wills)
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UPDATE: Highrise fire sends woman to hospital

A woman was sent to the hospital with smoke inhalation after a highrise fire near downtown Windsor.

The fire started on Ouellette Avenue near Erie Street just before 2 p.m. on Wednesday.

Fire crews found heavy smoke upon arrival but had the blaze under control quickly and removed smoke from the 16th and 17th floors.

An investigator has attended the scene and the fire is believed to be accidental, fire officials said. However, the cause of the blaze is currently unknown.

Damage is estimated at around $25,000.

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