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Saint-Michel Fire Leaves Families Homeless
22 Oct
Summary
- 36-unit apartment building in Saint-Michel caught fire.
- Red Cross assisted approximately 90 people from 34 families.
- City officials are collaborating to secure accommodation for displaced residents.
On Monday, a significant fire broke out in a 36-unit apartment building in Saint-Michel, rendering residents temporarily homeless. As of Wednesday, tenants were still unable to access their apartments and personal belongings due to ongoing assessments of the structural damage.
The Red Cross has been actively assisting those affected, having met with 34 families, totaling approximately 90 individuals. They are providing essential resources such as hotel accommodation, clothing, and food assistance to help families manage the immediate aftermath of the disaster.
Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada has assured that the city will support every family in relocating. The city's public housing authority, the OMHM, is working with the Red Cross to secure necessary accommodations, emphasizing that all affected residents will receive assistance and will not be left without shelter.
