Upon arrival, crews confirmed a fire on the fourth floor with several residents trapped on their balconies.
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At least three adults and one child were trapped on their balconies, Ottawa Fire Services said in a news release, but were rescued by fire crews. The fire caused significant damage to the apartment complex and left several residents without shelter. The Overbrook Community Centre on nearby Quill Street was opened for them after the blaze, the fire department said.
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