Back to Search| Incident Type: | Structure Fire |
| Date: | February 13, 2023 |
| Time of Call: | 3:07 p.m. |
| Ward | 3 |
| Address / location of incident: | Dawlish Avenue, Aurora |
| Description: |
Central York Fire Services (CYFS) responded to reports of a garage fire. The first unit on scene reported a fully involved garage fire with heavy smoke and flames. The volume of fire was a threat to the adjacent house and one disabled resident was unable to exit his house. The crews were able to contain the fire to the garage while evacuating the disabled man. There was minimal damage to the adjacent house and vehicle. |
| Cause of incident: | The cause of the incident was accidental. |
| Casualties / Injuries: | No injuries to report. |
| Community Impact: | None. |
| Current Status: | CYFS has fully extinguished the fire. |
| Resources Used: | CYFS responded with two engines, two aerials, one utility vehicle, 17 firefighters and two chief officers at the scene. CYFS worked in collaboration with York Regional Police, York Region Paramedics and the local utility company. |
For more information contact: Assistant Deputy Fire Chief, Claude Duval, 905-995-5431.
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