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Richmond Hill Hearth in Ontario says an investigation is underway after a blaze destroyed a big dwelling below building.
Firefighters had been known as to the house on Duncan Street, close to sixteenth and Bayview avenues, at round 11:45 p.m. Sunday.
The hearth division stated when crews arrived the home was absolutely engulfed and was spreading to different close by houses. Floating particles additionally brought about smaller spot fires, officers stated.
Two adjoining houses develop into severely broken from the hearth and residents in these houses needed to be evacuated, York Regional Police stated.
Giant fireplace breaks out at dwelling in Richmond Hill on March 10, 2024.
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Richmond Hill fireplace stated the blaze was so giant it consumed all of their crews, needing the help of close by Vaughan Hearth in addition to Markham Hearth departments.
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The house below building was destroyed by the hearth, officers stated.
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The harm to all three houses is estimated to be greater than $12 million, police stated.
By 5 a.m. Monday, the division stated the hearth was below management.
The house was below building and never occupied on the time of the hearth, officers stated.
No accidents had been reported, police stated.
The origin and reason for the hearth are nonetheless below investigation.
Giant fireplace breaks out at dwelling in Richmond Hill on March 10, 2024.
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Giant fireplace breaks out at dwelling in Richmond Hill on March 10, 2024.
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Hearth in Richmond Hill destroys giant dwelling below building
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