Townhouses under construction destroyed by fire in Brantford

1684171284 Townhouses under construction destroyed by fire in Brantford

Brantford firefighters remain at the scene of a multi-townhouse fire on Monday morning (May 15).  The fire, which began shortly after midnight, destroyed several townhouses under construction on Birkett Lane.
Brantford firefighters remain at the scene of a multi-townhouse fire on Monday morning (May 15). The fire, which began shortly after midnight, destroyed several townhouses under construction on Birkett Lane. Photo by VINCENT BALL /Brantford Expositor

Several townhouses under construction on Birkett Lane in Brantford were destroyed by fire early Monday.

Brantford fire department officials say the fire started at about 12:22 am

Fire crews remain at the scene.

No injuries have been reported.

The Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office was notified, but won’t be coming to the scene, said officials.

More to come. . . .

Brantford firefighters battle a fire on Birkett Lane early Monday morning (May 15).  The fire destroyed several townhouses that were under construction.
Brantford firefighters battle a fire on Birkett Lane early Monday morning (May 15). The fire destroyed several townhouses that were under construction. Photo by James Gardiner /Submitted

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