A Windsor house fire caused $750K in damage Wednesday evening, with no injuries. Crews battled heavy smoke as investigators work to determine the cause.
Windsor House Fire Leaves $750K Damage but No Injuries
Evening Blaze and Initial Response
A major house fire erupted around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at a residence on Victoria Avenue near Montrose Street in Windsor. Fire crews arrived to find thick smoke pouring from the structure, prompting an urgent interior response. The City of Windsor Fire & Rescue Services confirmed that no residents or firefighters were injured during the incident.
Conditions Inside the Home
Upon entry, firefighters encountered near-zero visibility on both the basement and first floor as smoke conditions worsened. Crews initially attempted an interior attack but quickly withdrew as the fire spread rapidly throughout the home, forcing a transition to defensive operations.
Shift to Defensive Strategy
With flames intensifying, firefighters began battling the blaze from the outside, using high-volume water streams to contain and suppress the fire. At its peak, more than 30 firefighters were deployed on scene, supported by Windsor police and EMS to ensure safety and perimeter control.
Damage Assessment and Next Steps
Officials estimate the fire caused approximately $750,000 in structural and property damage. An investigator is scheduled to return to the scene Thursday to determine the point of origin and the cause of the blaze. The findings will guide the next steps in the investigation.
Concurrent Incident Nearby
While crews were tackling the Victoria Avenue fire, firefighters were dispatched to a second house fire on Ellis Street, just two blocks away. That incident was quickly contained and was determined to be caused by careless cooking. No injuries were reported in the second blaze.
