Image courtesy Oshawa Fire

One dead from fires in Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa

It was a day of fires in Durham yesterday as blazes broke out in Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, and even on a truck, which caught fire on Highway 401.

Tragically, one fatality was also reported.

Oshawa Fire Services said its crews were on scene of a working fire on Court Street. Firefighting operations are in progress. Please stay clear of the area, it advised.

It later confirmed that there was one fatality.

“We have asked for assistance from DRPS (Durham Regional Police Service) and Ontario Fire Marshal.”

Durham Police said its officers were on scene at 99 Court Street in Oshawa for an ongoing fire investigation. “Investigators are working alongside the Ontario Fire Marshall to determine what occurred. Further information to follow.”

Oshawa Fire said over the last 24 hours, ending at 7:30 yesterday morning, OFS responded to 13 emergency incidents including seven medicals, three public hazards, one 911 unknown and two alarms.

Smoke alarms alert residents to early morning fire

Ajax Fire said on Monday, March 6, at about 3:50 am, crews responded to the report of smoke coming from a residence in the area of Harwood Avenue and Rossland Road.

Upon arrival, it was discovered that there was an active structure fire inside of a residence, and crews began working to extinguish it.

“All fires are horrible; however, this one had a happy ending thanks to working smoke alarms! The residents of the home were able to evacuate safely with no injuries,” said Shelley Langer, Ajax Fire Prevention Inspector.

Meanwhile, the Town of Whitby said fire and emergency services personnel were on location of a working fire in the area of Dundas and Anderson.

“Please avoid the area.”

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