On June 5, 2026, at approximately 4:51 a.m., the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at two neighbouring homes at the intersection of Lorne St S and Minerva St W, in Huntsville.
According to Huntsville Fire Chief Gary Monahan, the occupants of the homes were outside when crews arrived, and there were no reported injuries.
Firefighters from Station 1 (Huntsville), Station 5 (Port Sydney), and Station 30 (Hillside) responded with 21 personnel and 8 apparatus.
Upon arrival, flames were visible from the exterior of neighbouring buildings and a parked vehicle between the homes. Firefighters began simultaneously attacking both fires using hose lines. Audible smoke alarms could be heard by firefighters as they made entry into both dwellings.
The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department was assisted on scene by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Muskoka EMS, Hydro One, and Lakeland.
At the time of this release, the incident is ongoing. The cause, origin, and circumstances of the fire will be investigated once the fire is extinguished. An update will be provided once more information is available.
The Fire Department would like to remind the community of the importance of home escape planning and having working smoke alarms. If a fire happens in your home, get out and stay out.
From the Huntsville Fire Department
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As I understand (?) there are only 4 full-time fire fighters in Huntsville and at the time of this incident there was no one in the local department only blocks away. With the explosive growth that has been occurring here isn’t it time to visit the possibility of adding more permanent personnel?
Those attending to this incident did a fantastic job. Kudos to fire fighters, police, EMS and all those involved.