Fire in Old East Village (Image courtesy of the London Fire Department)Fire in Old East Village (Image courtesy of the London Fire Department)
London

Early morning fire in Old East Village

London fire crews responded to a house fire in the Old East Village on Saturday.

The blaze occurred on Lorne Avenue between English and Ontario Streets.

Officials said that the fire was under control just before 3:30 a.m. Firefighters were still overhauling the residence over two hours later.

No residents were injured in the fire, though the fire department initially reported that a number of dogs were unaccounted for.

Two firefighters sustained minor injuries. One was assessed at the scene for a dog bite while another suffered shoulder strain.

Damage to the home is considered extensive, though a dollar value has yet to be determined.

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