Early morning fire forces tenants to evacuate building

HAMILTON, ON – The Hamilton Fire Department responded to a report of fire in a 3 storey apartment building located at 993 Mohawk Rd East, Hamilton at approximately 3:25 am this morning.

Upon arrival, firefighters confirmed a working fire in an apartment on the 3rd floor of the building with smoke venting from the roof. A multiple alarm was then initiated to bring additional fire crews to the scene to assist in suppression operations.

Firefighters immediately initiated a search of the apartment and initiated an aggressive fire attack. Firefighters were able to successfully knock the fire down thereby limiting fire damage to the one apartment unit. None of the occupants of the building are being allowed back in their apartments at this time due the electrical supply being shut down to the entire building. Red Cross was called in to assist with finding alternate accommodations for 3 people from the five occupied apartments that did not have accommodation.

Damage is estimated at approximately $250,000 and the suspected cause of the fire is electrical in nature. There were no reported injuries to the public or firefighters at this fire.

For information on fire safety, contact our Fire Prevention Division at 905 546-2424 ext. 1380, weekdays between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm or visit www.hamilton.ca/fire.