Arson Unit investigating house fire near Algonquin College
The Ottawa Police Service's Arson Unit is investigating after two people suffered burns and smoke inhalation in a house fire near Algonquin College.
The Ottawa Fire Services says a neighbour called 9-1-1 just after 3:30 a.m. Tuesday reporting flames coming from the window of a one-storey bungalow on Rossland Avenue.
The Ottawa Fire Services says a neighbour called 9-1-1 just after 3:30 a.m. reporting flames coming from the window of a one-storey bungalow on Rossland Avenue. (Jean Lalonde/CTV News Ottawa)
"Firefighters confirmed smoke and flames coming (from) the first floor that had spread into the roof area of the home," Nick Defazio, Ottawa Fire Services Public Information Officer, told CTV News Ottawa.
"Firefighters initiated a fast attack and advanced a hose line inside."
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The two residents of the home were on the front lawn when firefighters arrived on the scene.
Crews were forced to pull down parts of the ceiling to extinguish the fire that had spread into the roof and attic area.
An Ottawa paramedic spokesperson tells CTV Morning Live a man and a woman were treated for serious burns and smoke inhalation and transported to hospital in serious condition.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The Ottawa Police Service said Thursday that the Arson Unit is now investigating the fire.
Investigators are looking to speak with anyone with doorbell camera or video surveillance footage of any suspicious activity in the area between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m. on Oct. 8.
Witnesses can contact the Ottawa Police Arson Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 4587.
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