Belleville firefighters were dispatched Tuesday afternoon following a report of a roof fire on a new seniors long-term care residence under construction just to the north of Tracey Street on the east side of Sidney Street.
The 160-bed Neighbourhood Better Living home on Sidney Street in Belleville – set for completion this year – broke ground on the project in November 2024.
The building was described at the time of the groundbreaking as a state-of-the-art long-term care home in Belleville.
Deputy Fire Chief Mark Shannon said in a statement shortly after 3 p.m. on Tuesday, “fire crews are actively fighting the fire, please have traffic avoid the area.”
“The fire has breached the roof and firefighters are working to contain it. There are no injuries reported at this time.”
A hook and ladder fire truck was on scene to extend water to the roof.
All workers were evacuated and Hastings Quinte EMS and Belleville Police were on scene as well.
Belleville Police were on scene and asked motorists and pedestrians to “avoid the area at this time as mobility in the area is extremely limited.”
Shannon said fire investigators will be tasked to probe the cause of the fire.
No damage estimate was immediately available at press time.