Residents flee as residence burns near downtown Sudbury

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Sudbury triplex fire kills 3 pets, causes $250K in damage

Residents escape downtown Sudbury fire

A fire severely damaged a triplex on Lloyd Street in Greater Sudbury on Thursday evening.

Acting deputy fire chief Nathan Mellin told CTV News that firefighters responded at 10:45 p.m.

The triplex was occupied at the time of the fire, but all occupants were able to get out safely, except for three cats who were killed.

Mellin said the fire started on the porch and migrated into an open window. The front of the residence was engulfed in flames when firefighters from five stations responded.

He was unsure whether there were working smoke alarms in the building. The blaze is not believed to be suspicious.

One of the occupants was helped by the Red Cross with temporary lodgings.

The blaze caused about $250,000 in damage.