Sault Ste. Marie Police Services news release…
At approximately 5:15 a.m. officers with The Sault Ste Marie Police Service and firefighters with Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services responded to a large fire at 224 Queen Street East between Dennis Street and Bruce Street.

The fire fully engulfed the building and is not yet under control. The 200 block of Queen Street East is closed and we ask motorists and pedestrians to stay away from the area in order to allow crews with Fire Services to safely bring the fire under control.

At this time no injuries have been reported and more information will be released when it becomes available.