Richmond garage damaged in overnight fire

CTV News

Ottawa firefighters were called to a garage engulfed in flames in the community of Richmond overnight.

In a news release, the Ottawa Fire Services say they received multiple 911 callers reporting a house on fire in the 500 block of Filly Terrace near Meynell Road at approximately 3:46 a.m. Saturday.

On arrival, crews found the garage of the single-family home was “fully involved” and dispatched additional resources to the scene.

Firefighters began a “fast attack” on the flames and advanced a hose line inside the home.

Ottawa fire says crews were able to extinguish and contain the flames to their area of origin before they could spread to other parts of the home or other structures nearby.

The fire was declared under control at 4:17 a.m.

The Ottawa Paramedic Service responded to the scene but did not report any injuries.

Ottawa Victim Services, which provides support for displaced residents, was sent to the scene.

The cause of the fire is unclear.

 

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