Blaze in Harriston sends two people to hospital

WINGHAM, ONT. -- Two people were taken to hospital following a fire in Harriston Tuesday afternoon.

The two tenants were being treated for smoke inhalation following the fire at an apartment building on John Street.

Crews from the Minto Fire Department were clearing the scene, searching the building, and knocking down the blaze over the dinner hour.

The Ontario Fire Marshal’s office was notified of the fire but will not attend.

The fire has been deemed accidental, and damage is estimated at $50,000.

Update from John St incident from yesterday. One occupant was treated and released from hospital. Damage is estimated to be around $50,000. Cause of the fire has been deemed accidental. OFMEM Investigations notified but not attending the scene. Builidng turned back to owner.

— Minto Fire (@mintofiredept) October 21, 2020

#WellingtonOPP @mintofiredept on scene of reported Apt fire in #Harriston John St closed between Elizabeth St and Brock St. One patient transported to hospital by @GWParamedic ^km pic.twitter.com/c08tDKWFlP

— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) October 20, 2020