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The Burlington fire department responded to a fire in an office building near Burloak drive just before noon on Friday. Several hundred people had to be evacuated and one man found himself trapped on the roof when the massive fire erupted. The fire could be seen along the highway from as far away as Mississauga. Roads and ramps to the QEW were closed for part of the day due to the large amount of smoke.
Fire crews were able to safely bring the man down using their aerial ladder. Before the fire erupted there were at least eight other men on the roof, all believed to be doing repairs.
At least a dozen fire trucks were brought in from both Burlington and Oakville to the blaze at 5420 North Service road. When they arrived, flames were shooting towards the sky and thick black smoke billowing from the roof top. The blaze was under control by 1 pm with firefighters still managing hot spots into the evening.
The Ministry of Labour was also on scene and Burlington transit brought in buses to keep employees warm until their cars could be moved.
The cause of the fire appears to be related to roofing activity, damage is estimated to be between $2-$3 million.
