Hobby room fumes linked to fire in Hamilton east mountain home

A Sunday evening fire at a home in the east mountain area of Hamilton is believe to have started when a pilot lite ignited lacquer fumes in a basement hobby room.

Residents inside managed to escape when the blaze broke out about 6 p.m. at 51 Audrey St.

Hamilton Fire Department reported heavy smoke and fire in the basement of the one-storey home and called in multiple resources.

The Red Cross has been brought in to help the home’s residents find accommodations.

Damage to the house is estimated to be around $500,000.

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