Update 9:41 p.m.
Deputy Fire Chief Olaf Lamerz told BradfordToday that upon arrival at the scene, crews noted black smoke in the residence on Maplegrove and initiated a fast attack of the fire.
The fire was in one of the home's bedrooms which crews were able to contain. The bedroom has heavy fire and smoke damage, with the remainder of the residence showing minor to moderate smoke damage.
Four occupants of the home evacuated with no injuries. All four residents have been displaced as the crews have had to disconnect the hydro and gas, but have accommodations.
Lamerz says smoke alarms were present and alerted the residents to the fire.
A total of five service trucks attended the incident, with 23 firefighters.
The fire is still under investigation.
Original Story
At approximately 7 p.m., Bradford Fire, South Simcoe Police and paramedics were called to a confirmed house fire on Maplegrove Avenue in Bradford.
Firefighters quickly gained access to the home and extinguished the fire.
Due to fire, smoke and water, damage will be considerable.
No word yet on the cause of the fire.
BradfordToday will update the story as more information becomes available.
