A house fire in Ramara Township on Thursday afternoon left a rental property completely destroyed and caused damage to a neighbouring home.
Ramara Fire and Rescue Services received the initial report at approximately 1:50 p.m., shortly after nearby residents reported hearing a loud boom around 2 p.m.
Firefighters arrived at the property on Pinetree Court to find the home heavily engulfed in flames. The blaze consumed the entire house and caused exterior damage to a neighbouring house.
Officials confirmed that the rental property was unoccupied when the fire broke out, and no injuries were reported.
Damage is estimated at approximately $300,000. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.