House fire on second floor

Saturday, March 17 at approximately 10:20 a.m., Caledon Fire & Emergency Services responded to a report of a house fire received from a 911 call.

The caller reported he saw smoke coming from the house and was unsure if there was anyone home. Upon arrival, at 17717 Regional Road 50, fire crews found advanced fire conditions showing from the second floor bedroom of the two-storey house and requested addition apparatus.

Crews commenced a defensive fire attack from the exterior until such time the fire was contained sufficiently to allow crews to enter for a search and interior attack on the fire.

A primary and secondary search was completed and it was also confirmed by the owner that all occupants were accounted for and were not home at the time of the fire.

The fire damage was extensive on the second floor and roof due to the advanced fire conditions prior to the fire crews arriving.

There were no injuries.

The cause is under investigation and damage is estimated at $150,000.

Agencies responding included Palgrave, Mono Mills, Caledon East, and Bolton fire stations, Caledon OPP, Peel EMS and Electrical Safety Authority.