Two people had to be taken to hospital and the Ontario Fire Marshal's Office notified after a fire in Harriston late Tuesday afternoon.
The Minto Fire Department responded to the fire at an apartment building on John Street and two people suffered smoke inhalation. One person has been released from hospital, and damages are estimated to be roughly $50,000. The cause has been deemed accidental. The Office of the Fire Marshal was notified but will not be attending the scene, and the building has been turned back over to the owner.
Further details are pending.
Crews cleaning up after incident on John St. 2 patients taken to hospital with smoke inhalation. Great work by all 3 Stations on a quick knockdown and search of the building. OFMEM has been notified. Thanks to @PRGWEMS for their quick care of the patients and @OPP_COMM_WR.
— Minto Fire (@mintofiredept) October 20, 2020
Update from John St incident from yesterday. One occupant was treated and released from hospital. Damage is estimated to be around $50,000. Cause of the fire has been deemed accidental. OFMEM Investigations notified but not attending the scene. Builidng turned back to owner.
— Minto Fire (@mintofiredept) October 21, 2020
