Update:
The Ontario Fire Marshal is continuing to investigate an early morning fire that happened this week at a commercial and residential building in Sault Ste. Marie.
Officials say there was an explosion on the main floor where a nail salon is located. They say the fire then spread from there to the other businesses and second floor apartments.
Fire officials say the nail salon has the most severe damage.
Safety experts are examining the natural gas line and some appliances inside the building to determine the cause of the explosion.
"Part of the origin and cause investigation, once we determined that the origin of the deflagration was the north section of the building, we have to look at all potential causes, so we're looking at all potential causes in this building at this time," said James Allen, Ontario Fire Marshal investigator.
McNabb Street has re-opened, but the building remains blocked off.
Original:
An early morning fire in Sault Ste. Marie has caused extensive damage to a building on McNabb Street.
Police were called to 373 McNabb Street around 2:30 am Wednesday, July 31.
CTV News has learned the Ontario Fire Marshal will be investigating the fire that ripped through the commercial and residential building.
Several businesses are located in the building, including: All Star Trophies, Pinks Nail Spa, and Dr. Tara Guzzo, a naturopath and acupuncturist. The second floor of the building housed apartments.
No injuries have been reported.
Shattered glass covers the pavement in front of the burned out building and the street is closed between Allard and Pine Streets.
Firefighters and police officers remain on the scene while waiting for the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal.
CTV Northern Ontario's Nicole Di Donato will have more as it becomes available.
