Multiple-alarm fire in 2 Hamilton Mountain homes causes $600K in damage

A multiple-alarm fire in two houses on the west Hamilton Mountain Monday afternoon has caused nearly $600,000 in damage.

The Hamilton Fire Department initially tweeted at 1:30 p.m. that crews responded to a vehicle fire on Cloverhill Rd. between Gateview Dr. and Brantdale Ave.

Within 10 minutes, firefighters upgraded the blaze to a multiple-alarm structure fire as it spread from the motorcycle in the driveway to both houses located at 39 and 43 Cloverhill Rd.

UPDATE | F23011706 | Incident Type: MULTIPLE ALARM | Units: C73,C74,DC3,E1,E11,E3,E4,L10,L4,PC1,P1,P6

— HamOnt Fire Dept (@HFD_Incidents) May 15, 2023

“House #39 sustained extensive fire damage both on the exterior and interior at the rear of the home,” said Fire Chief Dave Cunliffe.

“The fire also consumed a deck, fence and motorcycle at this residence. House #43 sustained significant fire damage to the rear of the home that included a vehicle in the driveway and wooden fence.”

No injuries have been reported at this time.

Investigators believe the fire was caused by “improper disposal of smokers material.”

Or crews are on scene at a multiple alarm fire at 39 Cloverhill Rd. Two houses involved. Fire is under control with crews checking for hotspots. Crews will be on scene for some time. pic.twitter.com/VCTcPkWjGQ

— Hamilton Fire Department (@HamiltonFireDep) May 15, 2023