Ottawa paramedics are investigating the cause of a fire in a Centretown building after a 31-year-old man jumped from his third floor apartment, according to Public Education Information Officer J.P. Trottier.
The man had fairly stable vital signs when paramedics arrived at the scene, Trottier said. He is currently in the hospital after suffering severe injuries to his lower limbs and pelvis.
Due to the potential for smoke inhalation, a prognosis for the man is difficult and only time will determine how he recovers, said Trottier.
The fire at 371 Gilmour St. broke out early this morning, and paramedics were called around 3:45 a.m. The 10-storey apartment building has suffered smoke and water damage, Trottier said.
No one else has reported any injuries due to the fire.