Child rescued from burning North Fitzroy housing commission building
A child has been rescued from a burning North Fitzroy building and residents are being evacuated after a third-storey apartment of a housing commission building erupted in flames on Saturday.
A man was seen hanging out his second-floor window calling for help as firefighters searched the building for trapped residents.
The Fire Brigade and police attend a fire at a housing commission building in North Fitzroy. Credit:Joe Armao
Many of the residents escorted from the building, on the corner of Nicholson St and Clauscen St, appear to be elderly.
A local shopkeeper, who did not wish to be named, said he saw a firefighter sprint out of the burning building carrying a young child of about four years of age.
A 25-year-old was also being treated for smoke inhalation.
The Fire Brigade and police attend a fire in North Fitzroy.Credit:Joe Armao
A witness, who also did not want to give her name, said flames were seen leaping from the building moments before firefighters and police arrived.
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