Homes damaged after fire on Howard Avenue

An aerial truck is being used to help firefighters put out house fire on Howard Ave in Windsor, Ont., on Monday, Aug. 19, 2013. (Sacha Long / CTV Windsor)

Several Howard Avenue homes were damaged after a fire on Monday.

Windsor firefighters spent most of the afternoon battling the blaze that started at 816 Howard. Damage was pegged at $200,000.

The fire was mainly on the second floor and in the attic of the home. Smoke could be seen billowing from the structure.

There was also exposure damage at 810 Howard and 820-824 Howard. Both homes suffered heat, smoke and water damage.

Fire investigators are expected on the scene Tuesday looking for a cause and determining a damage estimate.