THUNDER BAY - A kitchen fire at a north side residence sent one person to hospital early Sunday morning.
At approximately 7 a.m., Thunder Bay Fire Rescue crews responded to a call of smoke at 137 Empress Ave. South. Crews reported smoke visible from the residence and a second alarm was called.
A fire in the kitchen was quickly extinguished by crews who entered the house with a hand line. The fire caused damage to the kitchen and the house sustained smoke damage.
The lone occupant was assessed on scene by paramedics and taken to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre for further assessment.
Five pumpers responded to the call and a total of 22 fire fighters.
