Fire on first floor of Glengarry Avenue building now under control: Firefighters

A fire broke out on the first floor of Wheelton Manor on Glengarry Avenue on March 15, 2024. (Dax Melmer/CBC - image credit)
A fire broke out on the first floor of Wheelton Manor on Glengarry Avenue on March 15, 2024. (Dax Melmer/CBC - image credit)

Windsor police and firefighters responded to a fire in the 300 block of Glengarry Avenue Friday morning.

Windsor Fire and Rescue Services says there was a fire on the main floor of the building that is now under control. Crews are working on ventilation.

The March 15 fire at Wheelton Manor on Glengarry Avenue broke out on the first floor, according to Windsor fire.
The March 15 fire at Wheelton Manor on Glengarry Avenue broke out on the first floor, according to Windsor fire.

The March 15 fire at Wheelton Manor on Glengarry Avenue broke out on the first floor, according to Windsor fire. (Dax Melmer/CBC)

In a social media post, police said University Avenue was closed between McDougall and Aylmer, while Glengarry will be closed from University to Wyandotte. The roads have since reopened.

Drivers are asked to avoid the area until further notice.

The March 15 fire at Wheelton Manor comes after a blaze last month that displaced residents.
The March 15 fire at Wheelton Manor comes after a blaze last month that displaced residents.

The March 15 fire at Wheelton Manor comes after a blaze last month that displaced residents. (Dax Melmer)