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Fire damage estimated at $600K continued from p.1 extended from the garage of the home to a second-storey bedroom. One of the destroyed vehicles was parked in the garage and the other was in front of the home. The Oakville Fire department sent six fire trucks -- and approximately 20 firefighters -- to respond to the blaze. "They were on-scene within minutes and were able to knock down the fire that was in the garage and the second floor," said Gary Laframboise, Oakville's chief fire prevention officer. He said it was a "very successful save of the house," where firefighters stopped the flames from regressing into other parts of the detached two-storey home. "A couple of more minutes and they would've lost the whole roof and everything," he said. The homeowners' adult son and two contractors were in the house when the fire broke out in the garage, but they were all able to escape to safety, Laframboise said. While the fire was brought under control quickly, firefighters remained on the scene until about 10 p.m. and a fire prevention officer stayed until about 4 a.m. to determine the cause, which appears to be electrical in nature, said Laframboise. Although contractors were in the house re- 3 | Friday, February 5, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com They (fire crews) were on-scene within minutes and were able to knock down the fire that was in the garage and the second floor... A couple of more minutes and they would've lost the whole roof and everything. Oakville Fire Chief Fire Prevention Officer Gary Laframboise An Oakville firefighter treads carefully on the second floor of an Upper Valley Crescent home where a Wednesday evening blaze, that threatened the two-storey home, severely damaged a second-storey bedroom and destroyed two vehicles. | photo by Graham Paine ­ Oakville Beaver doing hardwood floors, Laframboise said that work was not implicated in causing the blaze. Damages, however, were significant -- the extent of which required the Ontario Fire Marshal to be notified. Fire damages are estimated at $600,000, which includes two vehicles worth a total of $280,000. Laframboise said the loss is a reminder that a fire can strike any moment. He said it's important to check your smoke alarms are in working order and you have an escape plan in place. For more on fire prevention, visit www. oakville.ca/residents/fire-department.html. -- with files from Graham Paine Need a Permanent Solution for Painful Ingrown Toenails? We Can Help! D.Ch., B.Sc., Podiatric Medicine Registered Chiropodist · Nail surgery - Injections - Thick or Ingrown nails · Sports related foot problems and injuries · Custom made orthotics for sports and every day · Routine and Diabetic footcare and education · Corns, Calluses, Plantar warts · Heel, arch, or foot discomfort and pain Licensed for Nail Surgery, Local Anesthesia and Injections. Call our office today! located on the north/west corner of Maple Grove Dr. and Cornwall Road 1495 Cornwall Road Suite 33, Oakville www.werkman.ca T: 905-845-4817 Don't Compromise on Driver Training UpComing CoUrses February 20, 21, 27, 28 2 Weekends 9:30 am- 3:30 pm march 14, 15, 16, 17 (mArCH BreAK) 4 Days 9:30 am- 3:30 pm April 2, 3, 9, 10 2 Weekends 9:30 am - 3:30 pm register on line and enter discount code BeAVe and receive and immediate $100.00 off any full course. www.drivewiseoakville.com 905-845-7200