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Kingston fire crews tackle residential blaze, no injuries reported

A fire at a residential home on Winford Place in Kingston, on April. 15, 2024, was possibly caused by smoking materials, according to officials. Talha Hashmani / Global News

Officials with the Kingston Fire and Rescue said no injuries were reported following a fire that struck a home on Monday.

Fire crews responded to the fire in the 1000 block of Winford Place at 1:30 p.m. Officials said the scene involved visible flames coming from the rear of the building. Once extinguished, light smoke conditions were found inside the home along with flames in the attic.

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A dog was rescued, officials said, and a cat was found later in the evening.

No injuries were reported with the damage estimated at $50,000. According to Kingston Fire and Rescue, smoking materials may have caused the blaze.

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