Firefighters battled a blaze at a Lake of Bays home in Muskoka, Ont., on Monday night.
According to the local fire department, the home’s residents were watching TV when they smelled smoke. They then called 9-1-1 before waiting for first responders to arrive.
When firefighters got to the home, they saw flames coming through windows and the roof.
At one point, the fire department said ammunition inside the home reacted to the fire’s heat and ignited.
Get daily National news
Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
Crews escaped from the home to safety and put water on the fire from a distance. Firefighters battled the blaze for about three hours before beginning overhaul.
- Climate-driven wildfires in Canada could cost future generations trillions: study
- Fire at Kelowna supportive housing complex raises concerns among nearby businesses
- Okanagan communities plan prescribed burns to reduce wildfire risk
- SRO owner says City of Vancouver failed to act before Powell Street fire
There were no injuries and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
The estimated cost of damages is $550,000.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.