Windsor Fire and Rescue vehicle, November 20, 2024. WindsorNewsToday.ca file photo.Windsor Fire and Rescue vehicle, November 20, 2024. WindsorNewsToday.ca file photo.
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UPDATE: Firefighters handle blaze near the old Windsor Arena

First responders are takcling a blaze in downtown Windsor on Monday.

Windsor Fire and Rescue were called to a two-storey residential building on the corner of Mercer Street and Wyandotte Street East at around 8 a.m., near the former Windsor Arena.

Crews went into defensive mode with water being applied to the exterior, and flames being seen throughout the structure.

There is no word yet on any injuries or the number of displaced residents.

Multiple agencies were on the scene shortly before 9 a.m.

Windsor police had closed various streets around the scene. All were reopened soon after 11:30 a.m.

More to come.

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