House fire in Kingston causes $150K in damages

No injuries were reported after a fire broke out at a Montreal St home Monday night.

No one was hurt after a fire broke out at a house on Montreal St in Kingston.

Crews with Kingston Fire and Rescue were called to home in the 700 block of Montreal St near Belle Park around 8 pm Monday.

Flames were seen coming out of the lower unit of the multi-residential dwelling.

Fire officials say all occupants managed to escape the burning home and the fire was quickly extinguished. They say damage is estimated to be around $150,000 and the cause has not been determined.

Displaced residents were put up in temporary accommodations by the Red Cross while Kingston Transit supplied a bus to serve as a warming centre.

Story by Ken Hashizume
 

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