St. John's crews battle fire at attached homes in Blackwood Place
Police were also at the scene of the fire at Blackwood Place off Higgin's Line, where flames were visible from the sidewalk as they burned through two attached townhouses.
Ed Sears, platoon commander with the St. John's Regional Fire Department (SJRFD), said the fire seemed to have started outside the building.
A neighbour saw the flames and banged on a door to warn residents, who were inside with no idea their homes were ablaze.
Sears said all residents got out safely.
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary officers will remain on the scene.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
St. John's and the surrounding area are currently under an open-fire ban due to the high to extreme forest fire danger warning. That means no open fires, charcoal barbecues, or outdoor wood-burning appliances are allowed.
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