‘Significant’ damage to central Hamilton building after early morning fire
Global News
Firefighters say the Office of the Fire Marshal has been notified following a blaze at a building on Barton Street East that spread to several floors.
An early Monday fire caused significant damage to a three storey building in central Hamilton, according to firefighters.
The multiple alarm blaze started sometime around 4 a.m. and spread to the second and third floor of a building under construction on Barton Street east between Milton and Stirton Streets.
Flames also spread to the roof and the attic.
Chief Dave Cunliffe told Global News in an email the blaze was brought under control in about 30 minutes after firefighters arrival.
The estimated cost of the damage and cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
There were no reported injuries.
The Office of the Fire Marshal has been notified.