(Hamilton, Canada) – A house fire on Wardrope Avenue in Stoney Creek caused an estimated $1 million in damage Saturday, with no injuries reported, according to Hamilton Fire’s account carried by CHCH.

Crews were called shortly after 2 p.m. October 31. Firefighters found the front porch burning and flames spreading quickly toward the roof, CHCH reported Sunday.

Crews checked for hidden fire

After bringing the blaze under control, firefighters carried out extensive checks to find remaining fire and hidden spread. They stayed through the afternoon to extinguish hot spots inside the structure.

No occupants were inside when the fire occurred. The cause remains undetermined, the fire service said in the report.

Source: CHCH, November 1, 2026 at 1:30 p.m., reporting Hamilton Fire’s account.

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