Stoney Creek house fire causes $1M in damage

Hamilton Fire says a home blaze in Stoney Creek has left nobody injured and damages estimated at $1 million.

On Saturday shortly after 2 p.m., crews responded to reports of a structure fire at a home on Wardrope Avenue.

Upon arrival, firefighters found the front porch of the home fully involved in fire, with flames rapidly extending into the roof area of the home.

Firefighters initiated suppression operations to bring the fire under control.

Crews say extensive overhaul operations were required to locate and extinguish remaining fire and check for hidden fire extension.

Firefighters remained on scene throughout the afternoon to extinguish hot spots within the structure.

Fire crews say there were no occupants inside the home at the time of the blaze and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

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