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Roof rescue after house fire in Hamilton’s east end

By Laura Hampshire 900 CHML

Posted October 18, 2018 11:14 am

Updated October 18, 2018 12:35 pm

1 min read

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Hamilton firefighters are on the scene of a house fire in the east end.

Fire crews were called to a home near Wilson and Sherman just before 10:30 a.m. Thursday.

The fire was quickly extinguished, but nine units are on the scene “conducting overhaul operations,” Hamilton Fire said.

One person was rescued from the roof of the home by fire crews. Two people are being treated for smoke inhalation.

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No word yet on a cause or damage estimate.

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Crews have extinguished the main body of fire at 703 Wilson Street. All units will be at the scene for sometime conducting overhaul operations and checking for extension.
— Hamilton Fire Department (@HamiltonFireDep) October 18, 2018

Units are currently at the scene of a structure fire at 703 Wilson St. One person has been rescued from the roof of the home by fire crews. Two people are being treated for smoke inhalation
— Hamilton Fire Department (@HamiltonFireDep) October 18, 2018

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