Morning Fire Forces Tenants to Evacuate Building

HAMILTON, ON – September 26, 2016 – The Hamilton Fire Department responded to a report of a fire in a 3rd floor unit in a five storey residential condominium building located at 2373 King Street East, Hamilton at approximately 11:36 am this morning.

Upon arrival firefighters confirmed a working fire in a unit on the third floor of the building with flames venting out a window on the west side of the building and heavy smoke conditions. A multiple alarm was then initiated to bring additional fire crews to the scene to assist in suppression operations.

Firefighters were able to successfully knock the fire down in a short period of time with aggressive tactics and thereby limiting fire damage to the one condominium unit. No injuries were reported and all residents of the building have returned to their units.

Damage is estimated at $60,000 and the cause of the fire is undetermined at this time. 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 apartment/condominium buildings take the time today to review the posted ‘Occupants Procedures’ contained within your buildings Fire Safety Plan, a copy of which are 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 www.hamilton.ca/fire.