Incident Type: | Working Fire |
Date: | August 31, 2020 |
Time: | 6:03 a.m. |
Address / location of incident: | Engelhard Drive, Aurora |
Description: |
Central York Fire Services (CYFS) was dispatched to a business in reports of an oven fire. On arrival, crews reported smoke visible from the roof and the call was upgraded to a working fire. The fire in the oven was quickly extinguished. Crews had to evacuate large volumes of smoke and ensure there was no fire extension. CYFS worked in collaboration with York Regional Police, York Paramedic Services and Enbridge. Richmond Hill and East Gwillimbury provided station coverage under the mutual aid agreement. |
Cause of incident: | The cause of the fire was from an oven fire. |
Casualties / Injuries: | No injuries. |
Community Impact: | No impact to the community. |
Resources Used: | CYFS had 6 trucks, one Command vehicle, 31 firefighters and one Chief Officer on scene. |
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For more information contact: Fire Chief Ian Laing, 905-895-9222 / 905-716-1791