London Fire Department. (File photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News)London Fire Department. (File photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News)
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Apartment fire sparks in London's east end

A firefighter was hurt while battling an apartment fire on Mornington Avenue.

The London Fire Department said crews were called to eighth floor of the building Sunday night. Heavy, black smoke could be seen billowing from the apartment when firefighters arrived on scene. They were able to quickly extinguish the blaze.

No residents were hurt, but one firefighter was sent to hospital with a muscle strain.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

A damage estimate has not been released.

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Dust off those handlebars and pump up those tires because cycling season is officially upon us! If your trusty two-wheeler is looking a bit more "rusty" than "ready," the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library has just the thing to get you back on the road safely.