Firefighters extinguish Christmas morning fire in Vanier

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Published Dec 25, 2024 • Last updated 3 hours ago • 1 minute read

Ottawa firefighters were called to a Vanier home Christmas morning for a basement fire they quickly extinguished.

Firefighters were called to a duplex in the 600 block of Mutual Street on Christmas morning following reports of a chair on fire in the basement.

According to an Ottawa Fire Services news release, firefighters received a 911 call at 7:54 a.m. on Dec. 25.

Upon arrival, there was smoke “showing from one side of the structure.” By 7:59 a.m., firefighters declared a “working fire” to dispatch more resources to the scene.

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After doing two full searches of the building, firefighters didn’t find any occupants inside. An OC Transpo bus was sent to the area to provide shelter for residents, with Victim Services dispatched to the scene.

The fire was declared under control at 8:08 a.m.

“The air quality was monitored and confirmed to be safe before allowing residents back inside,” the news release said.

While the fire was “extinguished and contained” before it could spread, Ottawa Fire Services said a “fire watch” has been set up with a truck to remain on scene to “monitor for any flare ups.”

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