Ministry of Environment notified after fire engulfs Hamilton industrial building
The Ministry of Environment was notified after a massive fire erupted in Hamilton Thursday evening, engulfing the roof of an industrial building.
According to Hamilton Fire Chief Dave Cunliffe, a call came in around 8:45 p.m. for a fire at 505 Kenora Avenue, near Queen Elizabeth Way and Red Hill Valley Parkway.
Firefighters first on the scene reported heavy flames in the one-storey structure, Cunliffe told reporters. Flames could be seen shooting out of the roof.
Parts of the structure's roof collapsed, along with interior walls.
Multiple fire trucks and firefighters on aerial ladders were needed to battle the flames. There were more than 50 firefighters on scene at the height of the fire, officials said in a press release.
More than 1,000 homes in the surrounding area were without power as crews fought the fire.
Firefighters managed to contain the flames to one unit within the building, but there was extensive smoke and water damage to other units.
There was one person in the building, an employee of Service 1 Truck and Trailer Repair, officials said. The employee received some "minor burns to his hands and was transported to hospital."
Deputy Chief John Verbeek says it looks like the fire started in the unit housing Service 1 Truck and Trailer Repair. Other businesses in the building include Weed Man, Provincial Environmental Services Inc., 1-800 Water Damage and RCC Waterproofing.
Crews are working on dousing hot spots.
