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CTV News
7 hours ago
- General
- CTV News
2nd fire at vacant Sudbury rooming house deemed arson
Firefighters battled a house fire on Whittaker Street in Greater Sudbury Tuesday morning. The blazed caused $500,000 in damage but officials say no was was hurt Greater Sudbury firefighters responded to a blaze at a vacant rooming house on Whittaker Street early Tuesday morning, marking the second fire at the property in less than four months. The Greater Sudbury Police Service announced Wednesday that the blaze 'has been deemed an arson.' Whittaker Street - burnt rooming house A vacant rooming house on Whittaker Street in Greater Sudbury, Ont., on July 22, 2025. The building has suffered two fires in less than four months. (Madison Marier/CTV News Northern Ontario) Fire quickly contained, no injuries reported The fire, reported shortly after 8:30 a.m., caused significant smoke, fire and water damage to the boarded-up structure in the 0-100 block of Whittaker Street, which had been unoccupied since an April 4 fire that forced tenants to evacuate. Acting Deputy Fire Chief Craig Lawrence, in an email to CTV News, said crews arrived within four minutes and contained the flames within an hour, preventing further spread. Whittaker rooming house fire Greater Sudbury Fires Services battle a fire at a vacant rooming house on Whittaker Street in Greater Sudbury, Ont., on July 22, 2025. (Madison Marier/CTV News Northern Ontario) 'Crews performed primary and secondary searches of the entire structure – no one was found,' Lawrence said. 'One neighbouring property had heat damage, but there was no fire extension.' Whittaker rooming house fire Greater Sudbury Fires Services battle a fire at a vacant rooming house on Whittaker Street in Greater Sudbury, Ont., on July 22, 2025. (Madison Marier/CTV News Northern Ontario) First responders said there are no injuries to report as a result of Tuesday's incident. Cause under investigation Authorities estimate damages at approximately $500,000. The fire, which originated on the top floor, was deemed suspicious by the fire department. Fire officials turned the scene over to Greater Sudbury police, who have since released it. Police investigators have canvassed the area for video surveillance footage and potential witnesses. '(The) Ontario Fire Marshal will not be attending as the building was abandoned and vacant at the time of the fire,' said Dunn. Previous fire also raised concerns The brick rooming house had been vacant since the April incident, which also required a multi-fire unit response. While no injuries occurred in either incident, the recurrence has heightened neighbourhood scrutiny of the property. Authorities urge anyone with information about either fire to contact Greater Sudbury police at 705-675-9171 or Crime Stoppers anonymously. With files from journalist Madison Marier
CTV News
a day ago
- General
- CTV News
Sudbury rooming house hit by 2nd fire in less than 4 months
Greater Sudbury Fires Services battle a fire at a vacant rooming house on Whittaker Street in Greater Sudbury, Ont., on July 22, 2025. (Madison Marier/CTV News Northern Ontario) Greater Sudbury firefighters responded to a blaze at a vacant rooming house on Whittaker Street early Tuesday morning, marking the second fire at the property in less than four months. Whittaker. Whittaker Street - burnt rooming house A vacant rooming house on Whittaker Street in Greater Sudbury, Ont., on July 22, 2025. The building has suffered two fires in less than four months. (Madison Marier/CTV News Northern Ontario) Fire quickly contained, no injuries reported The fire, reported shortly after 8:30 a.m., caused significant smoke, fire and water damage to the boarded-up structure in the 0-100 block of Whittaker Street, which had been unoccupied since an April 4 fire that forced tenants to evacuate. Acting Deputy Fire Chief Craig Lawrence, in an email to CTV News, said crews arrived within four minutes and contained the flames within an hour, preventing further spread. Whittaker rooming house fire Greater Sudbury Fires Services battle a fire at a vacant rooming house on Whittaker Street in Greater Sudbury, Ont., on July 22, 2025. (Madison Marier/CTV News Northern Ontario) 'Crews performed primary and secondary searches of the entire structure – no one was found,' Lawrence said. 'One neighbouring property had heat damage, but there was no fire extension.' Whittaker rooming house fire Greater Sudbury Fires Services battle a fire at a vacant rooming house on Whittaker Street in Greater Sudbury, Ont., on July 22, 2025. (Madison Marier/CTV News Northern Ontario) First responders said there are no injuries to report as a result of Tuesday's incident. Cause under investigation Authorities estimate damages at approximately $500,000. The fire, which originated on the top floor, has been deemed suspicious. The Greater Sudbury Police Service has taken over the investigation, with police spokesperson Kaitlyn Dunn confirming to CTV News that arson is being considered. Investigators are canvassing the area for video surveillance and witnesses, Dunn added, saying that the Ontario Fire Marshal has also been contacted to assess their potential involvement. Previous fire also raised concerns The brick rooming house had been vacant since the April incident, which also required a multi-fire unit response. While no injuries occurred in either incident, the recurrence has heightened neighbourhood scrutiny of the property. Authorities urge anyone with information about either fire to contact Greater Sudbury police at 705-675-9171. With files from journalist Madison Marier
CTV News
15-06-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Smoke from Sudbury-area brush fire briefly shuts Highway 17
Traffic was blocked in both directions just outside Nairn Centre on Highway 17 due to a grass fire heading into the bush. Amateur footage shows the fire. Highway 17 was temporarily closed in the Whitefish area Saturday afternoon due to heavy smoke from a brush fire, authorities said. Greater Sudbury Fire Services Deputy Chief Jesse Oshell told CTV News in a brief telephone interview that the fire, near the intersection of St Pothier Road and Highway 17, was reported around 3 p.m. on June 14. 'The highway was closed due to smoke coming across the road and for firefighter safety since they were working on the roadway,' Oshell said. According to Ontario 511, the highway reopened shortly after 4 p.m. Oshell said crews were able to quickly contain the blaze without requiring assistance from the Ministry of Natural Resources. 'We did not require the assistance of MNR, thankfully, but we were able to get that fire surrounded and under control,' he said. 'Once we got resources on the fire, it was contained and put out.' Bush Fire - Sudbury - June 14 First responders battle a bush fire off Highway 17 near St Pothier Road in Greater Sudbury, Ont., on June 14, 2025. (Mikaela Gagné/Facebook) Firefighters from Lively and Whitefish, along with full-time crews from Greater Sudbury's city core, responded to the scene. The fire burned an area roughly the size of a football field, Oshell said, though its cause remains undetermined. No structures were damaged, and no injuries were reported. The wildland fire danger rating in the region is currently listed as 'high,' according to the latest MNR forest fire update.
