Overnight fire destroys home in Ancaster, Ont.

Hamilton Fire says damage is extensive after an overnight blaze destroyed a home in Ancaster, Ont., on Tuesday.

Crews were called out around 3 a.m. to a residence on Jerseyville Road West near Lynden Road.

Upon arrival, the house was fully engulfed in flames. Crews say the home was empty at the time.

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Deputy Fire Chief Dan Milovanovic told Global News there was a partial roof collapse.

“At the peak of the call there were 17 apparatus on scene,” said Milovanovic.

“Due to the extent of damage the cause is undetermined and the estimated loss is $400,000.”

Ontario’s fire marshal has been called in to investigate, according to Hamilton Fire.