THUNDER BAY -- A John Street home suffered extensive smoke and fire damage in an early morning blaze.
Thunder Bay Fire Rescue, in a release issued on Friday morning, say they arrived on scene at about 12:20 a.m., finding thick black smoke and flames pouring from the townhouse.
Neighbours on scene reported there could be up to three people inside.
A total of 23 firefighters battled the fire, which was quickly brought under control. No one was found inside the home after two searches.
The fire is currently under investigation.