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IB NEWS HIGHRISE FIRE CAUSES $150K OF DAMAGE DAVID LEA dlea@metroland.com The Oakville Fire De- partment is investigating the cause of a $150,000 high- rise fire that took place on Monday, July 17. At around 11:45 p.m., the fire crews were dispatched to 1230 White Oaks Blvd., following 911 calls about a blaze within a unit on the fifth floo! "When our crews ar- rived on scene, there was heavy smoke and flames in the apartment," said Oak- ville Fire Chief Paul Bois- sonneault. “The fire was contained to its area of origin in the living room area." Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire with- in 15 minutes of their arriv- al, Boissoneault said, but not before around $150,000 worth of damage was done to the unit. jo one was home when the fire started. While the cause of the fire has yet to be deter- mined, Boissoneault said the fire had been smoul- dering for some “time be- fore finally igniting. He said part of the fire investigation will look into whether a faulty extension cord may have n the cause. The chief is reminding residents to ensure that the power bars and exten- sion cords they purchase are certified to CSA, ULC or UL Canada standards. He noted this may not be the case with cheap items purchased at dis- count stores. The fire resulted in the partial evacuation of the building, but all residents with the exception of those residing in the unit where the fire took place have been able to return to their homes. Around seven fire trucks and 35 firefighters attended the scene. SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT INSIDEHALTON.COM Reliable. Committed Responsive. bathtune- Full-Service Bath Remodel: Breathe Life Back Into Your Bathroom Bathtubs / Showers / Conversions / Full Remodels 289.835.3113 ©7020 HC KTULIC, A ie Reseed Beh Tune Upc eat CTU UC ord» bathtune-up.com Fronchise Conepls rond: Each Fanci independent ow RenoMark.ca Renovate Your Expectations €z0z ‘22 Ainr ‘Aepsuny, | Jeneeg emayeo | SL woo'uo}!eyepisul