A man in his 40s was seriously injured in one of three fires reported in Ottawa overnight Saturday.
Shortly before midnight, several 911 callers reported a fire at a building in the 200 block of Bay Street in Somerset district.
Upon arrival, firefighters confirmed smoke was showing on a side of a two-storey residential building.
Firefighters advanced a hose line inside the structure, while checking for occupants.
Paramedics confirmed a man was transported to hospital in stable condition with serious injuries.
An OC Transpo bus was sent to the scene to she other residents.
The fire was declared under control at 12:44 a.m. Sunday.
The fire was one of three handled by firefighters overnight.
At about 5:20 p.m. Saturday, firefighters were called for reports of a car fire at a commercial lowrise building on Rochester Street in the Somerset district.
Firefighters confirmed the burning vehicle on fire was located behind the building.
Firefighters worked to protect nearby structures that were at risk of catching fire.