Early morning fire in Dunrobin contained before it could spread

Ottawa Fire engine sits near City Hall for a memorial service, September 8, 2017. (Photo/ Mike Vlasveld 1310 NEWS)
Ottawa Fire engine sits near City Hall for a memorial service, September 8, 2017.

By Mike Lacasse

Posted Apr 27, 2024 09:04:43 AM.

Last Updated Apr 29, 2024 10:39:26 AM.

Firefighters say nobody was injured after they were called to a fire northwest of downtown Ottawa early Saturday morning.

Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) says they received a 911 call at around 2:30 a.m. about a fire at a residence on Dunrobin Road.

Fire crews say there was smoke a visible flames from the front of the home. They say the fire was in the living room and was quickly put out.

The lone occupant of the residence managed to get out before firefighters arrived.

No injuries were reported.

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