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PHOTOS: Fire breaks out in Franklin Avenue apartment building

Fire broke out in an apartment building off of Franklin Avenue on Saturday morning.
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Flames consume the upper portion of the apartment building off of Franklin Avenue. Jill Westerman/NNSL photo

Fire broke out in an apartment building off of Franklin Avenue on Saturday morning.

The Yellowknife Fire Division quickly responded, occupying the street near Capital Suites.

There was no immediate word regarding injuries.

NNSL Media will provide an update as more information becomes available.

Fire and dark smoke pour from the upper edge of the structure. Jill Westerman/NNSL photo
Fire and dark smoke pour from the upper edge of the structure. Jill Westerman/NNSL photo

Firefighters establish a position along Franklin Avenue, near Capital Suites. Jill Westerman/NNSL photo
Firefighters establish a position along Franklin Avenue, near Capital Suites. Jill Westerman/NNSL photo

Water pours from the ladder of a fire truck as the Yellowknife Fire Division attacks the fire from above. Jill Westerman/NNSL photo
Water pours from the ladder of a fire truck as the Yellowknife Fire Division attacks the fire from above. Jill Westerman/NNSL photo