Fire Forces Tenants to Evacuate Building
HAMILTON, ON - The Hamilton Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire in a 17 storey high-rise apartment building located at 21 Ben Lomond Place, Hamilton at approximately 8:25 am this morning.
Upon arrival, firefighters confirmed a working fire in a unit on the 14th floor of the building with flames venting out the balcony door and smoke conditions on upper floors. During their search and rescue operations, firefighters located and removed the lone occupant from the apartment. The patient was immediately placed in the care of Paramedics.
The fire was quickly extinguished and crews immediately started ventilation procedures in order to clear the building of smoke. All residents of the building have returned to their apartment units.
Firefighters contained the fire to the one apartment unit and damage is estimated at approximately $100,000. The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time and an investigator from the Fire Marshal’s Office has been requested to assist in determining the cause of this fire.
The Hamilton Fire Department recommends that citizens who live in a high-rise apartment building take the time to review the posted ‘Occupants Procedures’ contained within your buildings Fire Safety Plan, a copy of which is posted on each floor of your building.
For more 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 our web-site at www.hamilton.ca/fire.