A fire broke out early Thursday morning in Old East Village, keeping London firefighters busy overnight. Crews were called to a two-storey home on Dufferin Avenue, near Quebec Street, around 3 a.m.
London Fire Services reported that the house was “fully involved” in flames, prompting an aggressive response with multiple units deployed. The fire was brought under control a few hours later, but due to the extensive damage, one truck remained on-site to monitor for any hotspots.
Dufferin Avenue remains closed between Ontario and Quebec streets. A fire prevention officer is investigating the cause of a blaze at an unoccupied home, which appeared to be in the process of being prepared for new owners. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Fire investigators estimate the damage to exceed $500,000.