Two of the oldest homes in Eganville have been destroyed by fires.
The Bonnechere Valley Fire Department responded to a call for a fire at a home on John St. Wednesday afternoon. It spread to a neighbouring home a few hours later.
Fire officials say wind gusts and the cold temperatures made it difficult for firefighters to battle the blaze.
The Eganville Leeder reports that both homes pre-date 1900, and were some of the original houses in the town.
No one was hurt.
BREAKING: A massive fire on John St. in Eganville continues to burn. The Bonnechere Valley Fire Chief says one house has been destroyed. High winds caused the flames to spread to the house next door and that home is now fully-involved (Courtesy: Mellissa Kilby) pic.twitter.com/ohdO0X8TAb
— CTV Ottawa (@ctvottawa) November 22, 2018
Total devastation here in Eganville where the volunteer firefighters have been putting out hotspots since the fire broke out yesterday afternoon destroying 2 homes built more than 120 years ago @ctvottawa pic.twitter.com/ETIK0GxUhV
— Mike Arsalides (@MArsalidesCTV) November 22, 2018
