{"id":216105,"date":"2026-02-26T23:10:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T04:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/?p=216105"},"modified":"2026-02-26T23:10:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T04:10:13","slug":"firefighters-battle-early-morning-structure-fire-on-brunel-road","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/firefighters-battle-early-morning-structure-fire-on-brunel-road\/","title":{"rendered":"Firefighters battle early morning structure fire on Brunel Road"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On February 25, 2026, at approximately 12:10 a.m., the Huntsville\/Lake of Bays Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire on Brunel Road in Lake of Bays.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 14px;\"><strong><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45658\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone><\/strong><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The occupant was alerted by working smoke alarms inside the home, which activated and provided early warning. The alarms woke the homeowner, who exited the residence and called 911. There were no injuries reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firefighters from Station 4 (Baysville), Station 2 (Port Cunnington) and Station 3 (Hillside) responded with nine fire vehicles and 25 firefighters, including tanker support from Station 1 (Huntsville). The Ontario Provincial Police, Muskoka EMS, and Hydro One were also on scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Crews worked for approximately six hours to extinguish the fire and complete overhaul operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and damage estimates are still being determined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This incident serves as an important reminder that working smoke alarms save lives. Smoke alarms are required on every level of a home and outside sleeping areas. Test them monthly and replace batteries as needed. When a smoke alarm sounds, get out immediately and call 911 from outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about smoke alarm requirements or to schedule a home fire safety inspection, please contact the Huntsville\/Lake of Bays Fire Department at 705-789-5201.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the Township of Lake of Bays.<\/p>\n\n\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Don\u2019t miss out on Doppler!<\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Sign up <a href=\"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/dont-miss-out-on-doppler\/\"><u>here<\/u><\/a> to receive our email digest with links to our most recent stories.<br \/>\nLocal news in your inbox so you don&#8217;t miss anything!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"background: #5cb85c url('https:\/\/d1iczxrky3cnb2.cloudfront.net\/red_logo.png') no-repeat 37px; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; display: inline-block; font-size: 16px; padding: 15px 38px; padding-left: 75px; -webkit-border-radius: 2px; -moz-border-radius: 2px; border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0 1px 0 0 #1f5a89; text-shadow: 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/support-huntsville-doppler\">Click here to support local news<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45657\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On February 25, 2026, at approximately 12:10 a.m., the Huntsville\/Lake of Bays Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire on Brunel Road in Lake of Bays. 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