A multiple-alarm fire involving two houses on Hamilton Mountain Monday afternoon has caused more than $2.5 million in damages.

Firefighters were met with heavy fire and smoke conditions when they responded shortly after 12:30 p.m. to 7 and 11 Pompano Court near Pearson Dr.

UPDATE: the fires are under control. Crews are overhauling and checking for hot spots. pic.twitter.com/Le5U0XI8RH

— Hamilton Fire Department (@HamiltonFireDep) June 5, 2023

Emergency crews upgraded the blaze to a multiple-alarm fire within minutes of arriving at the scene.

Officials say no one was injured as nobody was home during the fire. A pet cat was rescued from 11 Pompano Court and returned to the owner.

“It is believed that the fire started on the exterior, between both homes and consumed decks, fences and furniture prior to extending up the sides of the homes and into both homes,” Fire Chief Dave Cunliffe said.

The Office of the Fire Marshal has been notified.

UPDATE | F23013695 | Incident Type: MULTIPLE ALARM | Units: C73,C74,DC3,E17,E2,E3,E4,L4,L5,PC1,P17

— HamOnt Fire Dept (@HFD_Incidents) June 5, 2023