Petawawa, ON – On Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at approximately 7:40 p.m., the Town of Petawawa Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 38 Bedard Boulevard, within the Laurentian Highlands subdivision. On scene within seven minutes, fire crews were faced with heavy fire exiting the roof from the south west side of the home. At 7:52 p.m. all occupants of the home were accounted for and fire crews initiated an exterior defensive attack due to high winds and unsafe conditions. It took approximately two hours, sixteen firefighters, three pumpers, one utility truck and a heavy rescue pumper to bring the fire under control. Garrison Petawawa Fire Department provided assistance with one pumper and crew. At this time there are no reported injuries to civilians or firefighters. Fire crews remained on scene throughout the night and into Wednesday morning, checking for fire extension and overhaul operations; the structure is a total loss. The cause of fire is currently under investigation by the Ontario Fire Marshall’s Office and the Town of Petawawa Fire Department. Members of the Upper Ottawa Valley Ontario Provincial Police, Renfrew County Paramedics, Petawawa Public Works, Hydro One, Ontario Clean Water Agency and Enbridge also attended the scene.
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For further information, contact:
Steve Knott, Fire Chief Town of Petawawa
613-687-5536 ext. 2015
sknott@petawawa.ca