Highrise fire causes $500,000 in damage

BurlingtonToday.com

A fire at a highrise on Lakeshore Road on Sunday resulted in $500,000 in damage according to the Burlington Fire Department.

Firefighters were called to the scene at 12:40 p.m., with smoke and flames showing upon their arrival.

Nine emergency vehicles and 32 personnel responded to the blaze, which started on a balcony and lasted for four hours.

No injuries or fatalities were reported and the the Ontario Fire Marshall's office was contacted.

 

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