A fire at a high rise in downtown Windsor has sent three people to hospital with smoke inhalation. Nov 12, 2019. (Photo by Paul Pedro)A fire at a high rise in downtown Windsor has sent three people to hospital with smoke inhalation. Nov 12, 2019. (Photo by Paul Pedro)
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UPDATE: Got a fine to pay or a court date? POA opens temporary location

The Provincial Offences Court office has been closed since Tuesday after a fire at Westcourt Place in downtown Windsor, but a temporary location has opened.

That is at 350 City Hall Square West, also known as Windsor City Hall.

The City of Windsor said it would be open between 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and then from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Since Tuesday, those who had a court date or early resolution meeting had to wait, but the city said those would resume starting Monday. That will also take place at Windsor City Hall until such time as the Westcourt facility reopens or another alternate arrangement is made.

Meanwhile, those with fines for things like a suspended license can also pay at any Service Ontario location.

Related story: Class action lawsuit to be filed in Westcourt Place fire

Those with a ticket to pay can settle that online at paytickets.ca. However, if you were issued a Summons with a court date on it, you must physically appear in court.

The city said it would post updates on its website, but you can also call 311 for information.

The investigation into a fire on the second floor of the parking garage at Westcourt Place continues.

About 200 tenants of the high-rise remain out of their homes until further notice because there is no water, heat, or power to the building.

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