'Keep a heater a metre away': Basement fire in near-downtown London

Damage is estimated at $20,000 after a basement fire in London on Wednesday. The call came in around 8:30 p.m. at 67 Blackfriars St.

Damage is estimated at $20,000 after a basement fire in London on Wednesday.

The call came in around 8:30 p.m. at 67 Blackfriars St.

The cause of the fire was determined to be a clothes hanger that was too close to a portable heater.

Platoon Chief Gary Mosburger told CTV News London, a general rule to keep in mind is to “Keep a heater a metre away” from anything in the room.

He also said one person was injured and treated on site by paramedics and was not taken to hospital.

There will not be an investigation.