​No injuries in structure fire on Durham Market North, Kincardine

Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services responded to an early-morning fire, Monday, at a multi-unit residential building on Durham Market Street North, Kincardine.

Firefighters from both Kincardine and Tiverton stations were dispatched, and upon arrival, observed flames and smoke coming from a second storey window, said fire chief Brad Lemaich.

All occupants were accounted for, and the building was evacuated safely, he said.

The firefighters used a transitional strategy to attack the fire, said Lemaich. “They made entry, quickly brought the fire under control, and completed both primary and secondary searches of all units. Overhaul confirmed no fire extension into the legacy construction of the building.”

He said the tenants of the four units will be temporarily displaced until repairs can be completed.

About 20 firefighters were on the scene until 7 a.m., said Lemaich. The property was returned to the care and control of the owner at 10:25 a.m. No damage estimate is yet available.



Firefighters with Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services respond to a fire at a multi-residential unit building on Durham Market Street North, Kincardine, early Monday morning; photos courtesy of Kristy Garneau



The fire chief reminds people to use care when operating space heaters.
 

• Purchase a heater with the seal of a qualified testing laboratory (UL or CSA).
• Keep the heater at least three feet (one metre) away from anything that can burn, including people.
• Choose a heater with a thermostat and overheat protection.
• Place the heater on a solid, flat surface.
• Make sure your heater has an auto shut-off to turn the heater off if it tips over.
• Keep space heaters out of the way of foot traffic. Never block an exit.
• Keep children away from the space heater.
• Plug the heater directly into the wall outlet. Never use an extension cord.
• Space heaters should be turned off and unplugged when you leave the room or go to bed.

Also, sleep with bedroom doors closed, and close doors behind you when evacuating. A closed door contributes greatly to limiting smoke and fire spread.