A residential fire in Ancaster, Ontario, caused an estimated $1 million in damages to a one-story home on Fallingbrook Drive. Hamilton Fire battled the blaze early Jan. 22, with flames erupting through the roof of an attached garage. Chief Dave Cunliffe stated an occupant was rescued twice during the incident, as they re-entered the burning structure to find their cats.
The roof of the home eventually collapsed during the fire. Nearby homes sustained heat damage, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. No serious injuries were reported.