Thousands without power for hours after residential fire in Burlington

Fire at townhouses under construction in Burlington
An aerial view of the damage following a fire at townhouses under construction in Burlington on Aug. 2, 2023. CITYNEWS

By Michael Ranger

Posted August 2, 2023 7:48 am.

Last Updated August 2, 2023 9:07 am.

Thousands are without power in Burlington after a fire broke out in a residential area on Wednesday morning.

Fire crews responded to some townhomes under construction near Appleby Line and Dundas Street around 4:30 a.m.. Crews were still working to put out hot spots as of 7:30 a.m.

Police say the impacted homes were unoccupied and no injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire is not known.

Burlington Hydro says approximately 2,850 customers are without power due to the fire. Hydro crews are also on scene to determine the extent of the damage.

The estimated time of restoration is now 1 p.m.

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