More than 50 Sudbury Firefighters Battle Two Major Structure Fires Friday Night

More than 50 Sudbury Firefighters Battle Two Major Structure Fires Friday Night

More than 50 firefighters from Greater Sudbury Fire Services were deployed late Friday night as they battled two significant structure fires that erupted within hours of each other, including a rooming house blaze that left multiple residents displaced.

 

The first fire was reported shortly after midnight at a multi-unit residential building located in the Donovan area, a neighborhood just west of downtown Sudbury. The structure, identified as a rooming house, quickly became engulfed in flames, prompting a large-scale response from Sudbury Fire Services.

 

According to Deputy Fire Chief Jesse Oshell, the fire was already well-developed when the first crews arrived on the scene. “It was a fully involved structure fire when we got there. The fire had already spread from one part of the building to several other rooms,” Oshell said. “Our top priority was evacuating residents and preventing the fire from jumping to adjacent buildings.”

 

Over 30 firefighters were involved in containing the rooming house fire, which officials confirmed had displaced at least 10 residents. Emergency shelters and local support services were activated overnight to assist those affected. No injuries were reported, but the structure suffered extensive damage, and its occupants are now receiving assistance from the Canadian Red Cross and other community services.

 

While firefighters were still working to bring the rooming house fire under control, a second alarm came in regarding another structure fire in the Minnow Lake area. The second blaze involved a detached residential home on a quiet street near Bancroft Drive. It is believed to have started in the garage before quickly spreading to the main portion of the home.

 

“Responding to two major structure fires in a single night puts tremendous pressure on our resources,” Oshell said. “We had to mobilize additional units from various stations across the city to ensure both scenes were properly staffed. Fortunately, our crews are well-trained and responded with exceptional professionalism and coordination.”

 

In total, more than 50 firefighters and 12 apparatus units were deployed to manage the dual emergencies. Three fire trucks remained on the scene of the rooming house fire well into the early morning hours on Saturday as firefighters conducted overhaul operations and checked for lingering hotspots. Meanwhile, crews at the second fire site worked diligently to prevent further spread and ensure the safety of neighboring properties.

 

Both fires are now under investigation by the Greater Sudbury Fire Services and the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office. Early indications suggest that neither fire was suspicious in nature, but full assessments are ongoing. Damage estimates for the two fires have not yet been released.

 

Friday’s events mark one of the most intense operational nights for Greater Sudbury Fire Services in recent months. The back-to-back calls highlight the unpredictable and often dangerous nature of firefighting in a city with such a large geographic footprint.

 

City officials are reminding residents to check their smoke alarms, review evacuation plans, and report any signs of fire hazards in their homes or neighborhoods. “Early detection and fast action are key to saving lives,” said Oshell.

 

As of Saturday morning, fire crews had cleared both scenes, but investigations and support for displaced residents remain ongoing.

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