No injuries following Sandy Hill bedroom fire

Ottawa fire - Sandy Hill — Ottawa Fire Services responded to a home on Stewart Street, between Cumberland Street and Waller Street, just before 3:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 30. Photo/OFS

By Alex Black

Posted Oct 30, 2023 08:23:10 AM.

Last Updated Oct 30, 2023 11:26:16 AM.

There are no injuries reported following an early morning fire in Sandy Hill.

Ottawa Fire Services responded to a home on Stewart Street, between Cumberland Street and Waller Street, just before 3:30 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 30.

A single 9-1-1 caller had reported black smoke coming from a bedroom on the first floor.

The first fire crew on scene confirmed a working fire at the side of the building.

The fire was brought under control by 3:48 a.m. and an investigator has been dispatched to determine origin and cause.

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