Overnight fire at Orléans townhouse complex

No injuries are reported after an overnight fire in Orléans.

Ottawa Fire received multiple 911 calls just before 4 a.m., reporting heavy smoke and flames coming from 702 Carmella Cres.

It took firefighters 90 minutes to declare the fire under control. Firefighters were able to minimize the spread of the fire to neighbouring homes, but adjoining units suffered smoke and water damage.

All occupants of the units are accounted for.

Investigators are now searching for the cause of the blaze.

Ottawa Fire on scene of a 2-Alarm fire at 704 Carmella Crescent. The fire is in the roof area of 2 units of a 5-door residential row. All occupants are accounted for and no injuries reported. #ottnews #ottcity #ottawafire pic.twitter.com/jjM8wCwRTy

— Scott Stilborn (@OFSFirePhoto) July 19, 2019

The main body of fire has been extinguished on Carmella Crescent. Crews are overhauling, checking for extension, and salvage operations are underway. The fire was contained to 702 and 704 with smoke and water damage to adjoining units. #ottnews #ottcity #ottawafire pic.twitter.com/CrNdtqo0sB

— Scott Stilborn (@OFSFirePhoto) July 19, 2019