Massive fire destroys several $2 million houses under construction in Vaughan, Ont.

A massive fire has destroyed about 20 houses that are under construction in Vaughan, Ont.

A massive fire has destroyed several million-dollar houses that are under construction in Vaughan, Ont. 

Approximately 20 houses in the area of Teston Road and Pine Valley Drive went up in flames Wednesday afternoon, deputy fire chief Grant Moffatt told CP24.

Moffatt added that the fire took approximately two and a half hours to control due to the windy, dry conditions.

"Without wind, you may get the opportunity to control it to three or four homes. But for homes under construction, the spread is very rapid," he said. Firefighters were able to put a "line in the sand" to prevent the fire from spreading to further homes, he added.

Moffatt predicts most of the affected homes will be torn down due to heat damage.

Several road closures are in effect, including Pine Valley Drive at Ballantyne Boulevard, Teston Road at Ballantyne Boulevard, and Teston Road at Arbordale Drive.