No injuries after Hamilton firefighters knock down blaze at residence on the Mountain

Hamilton Fire says no one was hurt in a blaze at a residential home on the Mountain Tuesday afternoon.

Assistant Deputy Chief Carla MacDonald said crews responded to a structure fire call just after 4 p.m. at 563 Queen Victoria Drive.

“Upon arrival crews confirmed a fire at the side of the house which then extended into the roof areas,” said MacDonald.

“All occupants were reported out of the house.”

Crews knocked down the fire about a half-hour later.

The office of the fire marshal is investigating the blaze.

Damage has been estimated to be around $375,000, according to Hamilton Fire.