Crews battle blaze in Elmvale

Springwater Fire along with emergency services battled a structure fire on Saturday afternoon in Elmvale.

When crews arrived, the structure had heavy flames and smoke causing reduced visibility.

According to a press release it was unclear if any occupants were inside the home and firefighters conducted an entry to perform a search, before the fire conditions worsened and firefighters took a defensive approach.

no injuries were reported however a family pet was lost in the accident.

“Thanks to the quick response and coordinated efforts of approximately 30 firefighters, crews were able to bring the fire under control within an hour and a half of arrival,” said Deputy Fire Chief Jeff French in the press release. “Upon entry, deteriorating structural conditions were observed, prompting the decision to transition to defensive operations. This allowed crews to continue to suppress the fire from the exterior and maintain the perimeter.”

The damage to the property has been estimated at $500,000 and an initial investigation has deemed the fire electrical.