Occupants of a multi-unit residence in downtown London were awakened by fire early Wednesday morning.
London firefighters were called to a three-story, five-unit house at 244 Hyman Street near Richmond Street to reports of a fire at around 1:10 a.m.
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Upon arrival, fire crews were met with flames coming from a shed at the back of the house, spreading to the back of the building. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the blaze before flames entered the home.
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“There were no injuries involved and everyone was able to get out,” said District Fire Chief Scott Turnbull.
“Damage was significant to the rear of the building, very little on the inside, most of it was on the outside of the very large home.”
Damage is estimated to be upwards of $100,000.
Residents were evacuated and kept out of their suites while officials investigated.
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“At this point, the investigation crew are on scene and are going to finish up with their duties once we have daylight,” said Turnbull.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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