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Ammunition ignites in Muskoka, Ont. house fire

The fire department said all residents were able to get outside and that no injuries were reported. Twitter/HLOB Fire Department

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.

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At one point, the fire department said ammunition inside the home reacted to the fire’s heat and ignited.

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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.

There were no injuries and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

The estimated cost of damages is $550,000.

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