York Regional Police say a fire broke out at a home in Markham early Monday.
Emergency crews were called to Krieghoff Avenue, near Village Parkway and Highway 7, at around 6:40 a.m.
Police said the fire is extensive and crews were still working to knock it down as of 8 a.m.
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In an update later on Monday morning, Markham Fire told Global News firefighters had successfully extinguished the fire. Five fire trucks had responded to the residential structure fire.
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Markham Fire confirmed the residents were not at home when the fire started.
The cause and origin of the blaze are still being investigated, officials said.
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