The Ontario fire marshal has been called in to investigate the cause of an early morning house fire in south-central Hamilton.
The Hamilton Fire Department was called out to 49 West Avenue South near Hunter Street about 4:30 a.m on Monday, June 11 to find heavy fire and smoke conditions at the back of a two-and-a-half-storey home.
It was upgraded to a multiple-alarm fire due to the age of the homes in the area and the close proximity of the neighbouring homes.
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There was slight damage reported to the exterior of 51 West Ave. S.
Damage is set at $250,000.
There were no injuries and the Red Cross has been called in to help residents find new accommodations.
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