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The building was fully involved once emergency responders arrived. Two people inside the home were able to escape without injuries (Image courtesy/David Ritchie).
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Two people in Oakville escaped without injury after their home was fully engulfed in flames Tuesday afternoon.

Police received a call shortly before noon for reports of a fire at a residential address on Cross Ave.

The home suffered extensive damage as a result of the fire (Image courtesy/David Ritchie).

The building was fully involved once emergency responders arrived. Two people inside the home were able to escape without injuries.

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Members of Oakville fire extinguished the blaze and worked to clear the scene. The home suffered extensive damage as a result of the fire.

The cause of the fire has not been released at this time. Halton police closed westbound Cross Ave. for several hours while crews fought the fire.

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