Ouellette Avenue building fire 'intentionally set,' says Windsor fire

Windsor fire confirmed that a Thursday night blaze in an Ouellette Avenue apartment building, that led to the death of one resident, was "intentionally set."

According to a Friday fire tweet, four people have been displaced as a result of the fire, with approximately $100,000 worth of damages stemming from the blaze.

Windsor police will continue the investigation.

The fire began in a first-floor apartment on Thursday, and Windsor fire rescued one person from the unit.The rescued man later died from of his injuries.

According to a fourth-floor resident who spoke with CBC News, emergency responders performed CPR on someone before taking them to hospital by Windsor-Essex EMS.

Windsor fire wasable to contain the fire and crews assessed damage to the apartment building, as well as monitored air quality before tenants are allowed to return.

OuelleteAvenue was closed in both directions, north of Tecumseh Road, while fire crews dealt with the situation.

The Office of the Fire Marshalof Ontario and Windsor fire services will be conducting an investigation.