The public is asked to avoid King Street in St. Catharines between William and Ontario streets
Four people suffered minor injuries after a fire in St. Catharines.
Just after 1:00 p.m. this afternoon, crews were called to a blaze on King Street near William.
The blaze spread to a second building, but luckily, Fire Chief Dave Upper tells us no one needed to go to the hospital.
The fire forced police to block off the area.
A damage estimate has not been provided, and there is no word on a cause.

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