Sunday night house fire in St. John’s displaces occupants but there are no injuries

Keith Gosse
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Sunday night house fire in St. John’s displaces occupants but there are no injuries

Several occupants of a home have been displaced following a house fire in the east end of St. John’s Sunday night Aug. 23, 2026. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle contentSeveral people have been displaced following a house fire in the east end of St. John’s Sunday night Aug. 23, 2026. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentSt. John’s Regional firefighters were called to a home on Kildare Place just before 9 p.m. and found smoke coming from the house and a fire in a bathroom. Article contentArticle contentThe blaze was quickly knocked down but not before fire had spread to the attic. Article contentFirefighters had to rip down the ceiling to the bathroom to access the cellulose insulation above it ensure the material was not smouldering and in danger of reigniting. Article contentAll of the occupants of the upper and lower units of the home escaped without injuries. Article contentThe Red Cross was called in to support those displaced.  Article content Several occupants of a home have been displaced following a house fire in the east end of St. John’s Sunday night Aug. 23, 2026. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle content Several occupants of a home have been displaced following a house fire in the east end of St. John’s Sunday night Aug. 23, 2026. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle content Several occupants of a home have been displaced following a house fire in the east end of St. John’s Sunday night Aug. 23, 2026. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle content Several occupants of a home have been displaced following a house fire in the east end of St. John’s Sunday night Aug. 23, 2026. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle content Several occupants of a home have been displaced following a house fire in the east end of St. John’s Sunday night Aug. 23, 2026. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle content Several occupants of a home have been displaced following a house fire in the east end of St. John’s Sunday night Aug. 23, 2026. Photo by Keith Gosse/The TelegramArticle contentArticle content

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