An electrical fire caused significant damage to a family home on Lynnwood Road Saturday afternoon.
No one was injured in the blaze which was traced back to an electrical circuit in the attic.
Seventeen firefighters from the No. 1 and No. 2 halls, along with three engines, responded to the fire around 4 p.m. in the 100 block of Lynwood.
“Once on scene, heavy smoke and fire was visible,” said Fire Chief Ian Baikie in a news release. “Quick action by crews contained the fire to the attic space where it originated. However, there was extensive fire damage to a large portion of the attic space.”
Also, with the colder weather, the chief reminds residents to ensure their home fire and carbon monoxide alarms are working properly.