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Fire destroys $1 million home, two Hamilton firefighters injured

Two Hamilton firefighters were injured battling a house fire in Binbrook. Sara Cain / 900 CHML

Damage is estimated at $1 million after a home in Binbrook went up in flames.

Firefighters were called to Pavilion Drive just before 1 p.m. Monday where they were met with heavy fire and smoke at the back of the house.

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The home was destroyed and two neighbouring properties suffered heat damage.

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The fire marshal has been notified because of the high dollar loss, however officials believe the probable cause of the fire was electrical.

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Two firefighters were injured.

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One was treated on scene for a leg injury while another was taken to hospital with minor burns to his neck, sustained while he was fighting the fire inside the home.

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