Property damaged in Nepean fire

By Victoria Williston

Posted Apr 16, 2020 12:27:00 PM.

Ottawa Fire Services received a number of calls Wednesday night about smoke and flames coming from the property of a home in Nepean.

Crews were able to see a glow in the sky and declared a working fire while en route to 28 Horner Drive.

Upon arrival, firefighters started suppression measures on a shed in the backyard that was fully engulfed in flames.

Hydro wires above the structure were arcing creating a hazardous situation.

No one was injured in the blaze.

It's not yet known how the fire started.

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