A fire incident in London has left several residents temporarily without homes, according to a recent update from the London Fire Department.

The London Fire Department confirmed on May 25th that “a number of people have been displaced” following what appears to be a significant fire-related incident in the city.

Multiple agencies have stepped in to provide support for those affected by the displacement. The City of London Emergency Management team has been coordinating response efforts alongside local police services.

The Canadian Red Cross has also been brought in to assist with the situation, working together with municipal emergency services to help displaced residents find temporary accommodations and access necessary resources.

London Police Service’s media office has been involved in the coordinated response, though specific details about the nature of the incident or the exact number of people affected have not been disclosed in the department’s public communications.

The fire department’s announcement indicated that multiple agencies are working together to address the displacement situation, suggesting this was a significant enough incident to require a multi-organizational response.

The collaborative effort between the London Fire Department, City Emergency Management, police services, and the Red Cross demonstrates the standard protocol activated when residential fires result in multiple people needing emergency housing assistance.