Windsor Fire and Rescue officials have allowed some residents of a Glengarry Avenue apartment fire to return home, though others will need to continue seeking temporary shelter.
"The majority of residents from floors one through five will be allowed to return home. However, some apartments still require further remediation," read a release from the City of Windsor Friday evening. "There is still no hot water throughout the building at this time. Residents on floors six, seven, and eight cannot return home until further notice."
A firefighter is recovering from lower body injuries sustained on Thursday while battling a blaze.
He was one of five people sent to the hospital after the second fire in 13 hours broke out in the building. Fire Prevention Officer Mike Coste said the other four suffered slight smoke inhalation. Paramedics assessed 11 people at the scene.
The first fire broke out Wednesday night, but the building was evacuated again Thursday morning after flames erupted on the seventh floor.
Windsor's Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Andrew Daher said the landlord is working to bring the building back up to code after the Ontario Fire Marshal found deficiencies, but on the upper floors, the damage is more extensive.
Daher said 49 people spent the night at the WFCU Centre after the City of Windsor opened an emergency shelter there. The shelter also accommodated five dogs and one cat.
Those still unable to return home will be allowed to continue using the WFCU Centre shelter.
Investigators remained on the scene Friday as the search for the cause of the fire continues.
"The City of Windsor would like to thank its health partners including the Windsor Essex Ontario Health Team, Pozitive Pathways, Windsor Essex Community Health Centre, the Mobile Medical Support team, and the Canadian Mental Health Association as they ensure the health care needs of the residents is met," read the release.
Meanwhile, firefighters were called out to a home on Lloyd George Boulevard overnight.
Several people were displaced after an electrical fire caused $60,000 in damages.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information is released.