Firefighters battling 2 blazes in St. John's area
Report of fire came in a little before 5 a.m.
More than a dozen firefighters are in the east end of St. John's, fighting a fire that broke out in a home on Monday morning.
The fire was at a townhouse, located at 27 and 29 Janeway Place, which is in the Pleasantville neighbourhood.
Thick plumes of smoke were coming from the townhouse and firefighters were attacking the townhouse's roof with a spray hose.
According to a statement, the St. John's Regional Fire Department received a report about a fire at 4:49 a.m. NT.
Firefighters are on the scene, as well as fire trucks, police officers and emergency responders.
There is a 'sold' sign on the lawn and residents in the area told CBC News the home was unoccupied at the time.
CBC News asked for an interview with the platoon chief but was told no one was available due to the fire.
There is also a fire in Mount Pearl's Donovans Industrial Park.
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary say traffic isn't permitted on Old Placentia Road at this time.
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