Man taken to hospital in critical condition after rescue at Somerset ward fire

First responders were able to rescue a man trapped at an apartment fire Saturday night on Eccles Street in the Somerset ward.

A 911 call was received at about 8:50 p.m. reporting a fire on the main level of a multi-unit residential low-rise.

Crews arriving at the scene confirmed that flames were visible and additional crews and equipment were dispatched.

Firefighters searching the scene located a victim shortly after 9 p.m. The man was taken to hospital in critical condition.

The fire was declared under control just after 9 p.m.

Victim services personnel were dispatched and a fire services investigator has been assigned.

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