A fatal fire occurred in east London, Ont., early Wednesday, one of two significant blazes that kept firefighters busy.
The fire broke out at a residence on Lyman Street, situated between Cheapside and Oxford Street, around 6:40 a.m. ET.
Firefighters swiftly engaged in an aggressive firefighting operation, rescuing one individual and a dog, as reported on the department’s social media.
Sadly, one person was found deceased inside the property. Details such as the individual’s identity, gender, and age have not been disclosed.
London fire investigators, in collaboration with Ontario’s Office of the Fire Marshal, are currently probing the cause of the fire.
Lyman Street has been closed off between Oxford and Krupp Streets for investigation purposes.
Second Fire Incident within Hours
Firefighters were dispatched to a fire in an attached garage on Avenue Road just before 9:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday. (London Fire Department)
In a separate incident, firefighters were called to a fire in an attached garage on Avenue Road, located south of Dingman Drive, shortly before 9:30 a.m.
Initially, crews initiated an aggressive response to contain the fire before transitioning to a defensive strategy due to a roof collapse, as indicated by the department on social media.
The fire resulted in extensive damage to both the garage and the adjoining house.
Following a fire in an attached garage on Avenue Road on Wednesday morning, two individuals were transported to Victoria Hospital. (London Fire Department)
Two individuals were hospitalized at Victoria Hospital with injuries of undisclosed severity, according to the fire department.