Smoke alarms are being credited with alerting occupants to a building fire east of Baysville.
On Sunday just before 6:30 am, crews from Baysville Station #4 with assistance from Algonquin Highlands and Huntsville responded to a reported structure fire on Hwy 117.
Upon arrival, crews were met with heavy fire involvement at the front of the building which had already spread into the roof structure.
“With the early warning of the smoke alarms sounding, the occupants were able to safely evacuate the building,” says Fire Chief Gary Monahan.
There were no injuries and the cause and circumstances are currently under investigation.
Damage is estimated to be $400,000.