London Fire Department

Fire crews responded to a structure fire in the 100 block of Forest Hill Ave. Smoke showing on our arrival from the second floor. Firefighters made entry into the rear portion of the second floor where they located and extinguished a working fire. Fire had extended into the eaves and attic. Overhaul operations are ongoing. Unfortunately one cat was located deceased as a result of the fire. No civilian or firefighter injuries reported. Fire Investigators are on route to determine origin, cause and circumstance. #ldnont

Crews responded to a two vehicle MVC on Sunnydale Road between Wonderland and Hyde Park Rd. with reports of possible entrapment. On arrival, one vehicle was found overturned in the ditch and fully involved in fire. Firefighters quickly advanced a hose line and extinguished the fire. All occupants were confirmed out of both vehicles, patients are in care of EMS and transported to hospital with unknown injuries. Sunnydale Road is closed between Wonderland Rd and Hyde Park Rd. for an undetermined duration. Please find an alternate route.>jb

Crews responded to the 500 block of Mornington Ave for reports smoke showing on the ninth floor, upon arrival, crews quickly located a fire in an apartment on the ninth floor, initiating a quick interior attack extinguishing the fire. Ventilation has cleared all smoke from the affected unit and hallways , Damage estimate is approximately 75,000. This is a reminder to never leave cooking unattended. Stay in the kitchen , keep combustibles, clear of stove tops and always have a working smoke alarm.>jb

Incident final update: ventilation completed. No one transported to hospital. Damage is estimated at $75,000. Fire crews are clearing. #ldnont

Fire crews on scene of a kitchen fire in the 40 block of Mason Crt. All occupants evacuated the home. One individual being assessed by fire crews. Fire has been knocked down. Primary search all clear. Please avoid the area. #ldnont

Update 1 - crews have fire knocked down and are check hot spots on the exterior and roof areas, searches completed with no injuries to report.

Active Incident - 614 Dundas St. Multiple 911 calls for a structural fire at the rear of this property. Crews arrived to fire and smoke visible, stretching a line for search, rescue and fire control. ^gm. @CityofLdnOnt #ldnont

@MLPS911 Final Update - address correction (190 Rathnally St) Fire is out, Fire Prevention Investigators have attended to determine the origin and cause of the fire. Fire originated in the kitchen with damage estimated to be approximately 50k. ^gm

Update 1 - 1 individual requiring medical care and with @MLPS911 . Crews have fire under control and are undergoing overhaul operations on the interior and from an elevated aerial ladder. IC has requested FPI attend. ^gm

Active Incident - 190 Empress Ave - Structure Fire. Crews have been dispatched to a kitchen fire within a single-family dwelling Engine 4 first on scene with smoke showing hose line advanced for search rescue fire control. ^gm

Firefighters ‘push’ new apparatus - Engine 6 into Station 6 this afternoon to be put into service in the Oakridge community. This Pumper/Rescue is a welcome addition to our fleet. #ldnont @CityofLdnOnt

Two vehicle motor vehicle collision on Dundas Street. Firefighters quickly stabilize the vehicles and extricated two patients. One patient was transported to hospital while the second was assessed on scene by EMS with unknown injuries. Another great collaboration between our partners at LPS and EMS, ensuring a coordinated and efficient response. Fire crews has since packed up equipment and cleared the scene, LPS remain on scene as they await tow trucks to remove the vehicles. Please avoid the area. Dundas Street is currently has restricted lanes between Dundas and Lyle. >jb

Fire crews that responded this morning performed a quick efficient fire attack while being met with heavy smoke and fire were able to complete a number of rescues while containing the fire. Big thank you to all the firefighters that were there today, truly a coordinated professional team effort.. thank you to our fire communicators that fielded all the calls and we’re able to keep us safe throughout the incident!! #ldnont ^cs

Some fire crews continue to be on scene putting out hotspots Dundas Street and Maitland will remain closed. Due to water runoff from this fire be advised roads in the area may be icy. @CityofLdnOnt City Works has been notified. Fire investigators remain on scene. Cause and dollar loss undetermined at this time. ^cs #ldnont

Multiple fire crews arrived on scene to a working structure fire at approximately 630am fire was through the roof in the 400 block of Dundas Street at Maitland. Two additional engines were added to the response and one additional aerial. Advised LPS to get a city bus on standby for shelter for residence. Fire crews did a primary search and were pulled out due to unstable structure. Aerial operations were initiated. No injuries to report to firefighters. Enbridge and Hydro have attended scene. #ldnont ^cs @lpsmediaoffice

@LTCLdnOnt @MLPS911 @CityofLdnOnt Fire crews cleared late this morning from the scene. A number of individuals were displaced and helped by @CityofLdnOnt staff at a reception centre and @redcrosscanada . Thanks to the assistance of @LMCHousing @MLPS911 @lpsmediaoffice Damage estimated at $300,000 #ldnont ^cs

@LTCLdnOnt @MLPS911 Update 4 - Fire watch staff quickly alerted LFD crews that a second fire not related to the first fire was located on a balcony on the second floor. Units on scene along with a general response attended to this fire. Fire is now under control. ^gm. @CityofLdnOnt #ldnont

Active Incident - 241 Simcoe Street - High rise Structure Fire. At approximately 6:30 AM London Fire Department received 911 calls for a fire on the sixth floor. First arriving crew was met with heavy fire and smoke with multiple rescues required. ^gm @CityofLdnOnt #ldnont