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Fire at Choices for Youth closes Duckworth Street in St. John's

St. John's Regional Fire Department crews were called to 216 Duckworth Street in downtown St. John's to tackle a possible structure fire. The incident appears to be minor in nature and likely the result of an electrical issue.
St. John's Regional Fire Department crews were called to 216 Duckworth Street in downtown St. John's to tackle a possible structure fire. The incident appears to be minor in nature and likely the result of an electrical issue. - Joe Gibbons

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St. John’s Regional Fire Department crews are tending to a “structure fire call” at 216 Duckworth Street in St. John’s, home of Choice for Youth.

The building was evacuated after reports of a smell of smoke and lingering smoke in the building.

Officials from the fire department say it appears to be minor in nature and likely an electrical issue.

Still, SJRFD has temporarily closed Duckworth between Prescott Street and Church Hill as a precaution.

Firefighters bring a smoke eater into 216 Duckworth Street following a fire in the historic property this morning.
Firefighters bring a smoke eater into 261 Duckworth Street following a fire in the historic property this morning.

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