Firefighters injured battling blaze in Findlay Creek

A home on Cache Bay Crescent in Findlay Creek was damaged by fire Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025. (Courtesy: Jean Lalonde)

Ottawa Fire Services says multiple firefighters sustained minor injuries while battling a blaze in Findlay Creek Wednesday morning.

Firefighters were called to a home on Cache Bay Crescent at 4:52 a.m. on reports of flames from the upper floors.

Fire crews arrived and rescued a resident at 5:01 a.m. A second alarm to bring in additional resources was called at 5:15 a.m., according to a news release.

Ottawa Paramedic Service spokesperson Marc-Antoine Deschamps said one firefighter was transported to hospital in stable condition, and two other people were assessed at the scene and released.

Ottawa Fire Services did not provide any specific details on how the firefighters were injured, but they fought the fire amid hot, humid weather. Humidex values were between 34 and 36 Wednesday morning before a rain shower cooled things down a bit. All injuries reported were minor.

It took approximately five hours to get the fire under control and crews remain on scene to watch for flareups, Ottawa Fire Services said. Victim Services has also been dispatched.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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