Building Fire in the 900 Block of 2nd Ave E

Shortly before 7:30 a.m., Owen Sound Fire and Emergency Services responded to a three-story building in the 900 block of 2nd Avenue East for a report of smoke filling the hallway.

On arrival, crews witnessed smoke showing from the 3rd floor of the mixed-use commercial and residential building. The On-Duty shift, supported by 2nd alarm firefighters, quickly contained and extinguished the fire in the 3rd-floor apartment.

Upon investigation by the Fire Prevention office, the fire appears to have been caused by a faulty electrical appliance.

No injuries were reported. There are 17 units in the building that house approximately 25 people.

Damage to the building is approximately $10,000.

For more information, please contact Matt Given, Fire Prevention Officer at 519-376-4440 ext. 2233 or email mgiven@owensound.ca

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