One person is in hospital in life-threatening condition after an early morning house fire on Oak Avenue in the Lansdale neighbourhood. Hamilton fire got the call just before 2 this morning and when they arrived found the house with flames coming out of both floors. One person who had been in the house and the time of the fire, had jumped from a first-floor window prior to Fire’s arrival and was being tended to by police. The person was placed into the care of Paramedics and transported to hospital. Flames initially blocked firefighters’ access but eventually a crew got in the back door of the house before being pulled out due to the intensity of the fire. Hydro had to be cut to the entire street.
The individual who jumped from a window is listed in life-threatening condition in hospital. A second person who got out safely is listed as stable. According to Fire Chief Dave Cunliffe, it was a very stubborn fire to fight due to the significant amount of combustible materials being stored inside the house. It is expected that firefighters will be on scene for some time dealing with the extinguishment of hot spots. Given the condition of the occupants who were in the house at the time of the fire, the Office of the Fire Marshal have been notified and will be sending an Investigator to the scene this morning to assist with the investigation. No other injuries have been reported. Currently damage is estimated to be in excess of $750,000.00.