Smoke alarms alert neighbour to structure fire on Gouldie Street

The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire on Gouldie Street in Huntsville at approximately 7:30 a.m. today, October 27. A neighbour heard smoke alarms sounding and saw smoke coming from the eaves of the home.

Crews from Station 1 and Port Sydney Station 3 arrived and encountered smoke coming from the eaves and gable vents. The fire was located in the basement and an aggressive attack was made to quickly knock down the fire. Crews remained on scene for an hour and half to extinguish hotspots.

There were no occupants in the home at the time of the fire and damage to the home is estimated at $150,000. The investigation into the cause and circumstances of the fire is ongoing.

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