$400,000 LAKE OF BAYS FIRE EARLY SUNDAY AVOIDS INJURIES THANKS TO SMOKE DETECTORS

LAKE OF BAYS — A large fire early Sunday avoided injuries after smoke detectors alerted the occupants.

Firefighters from Huntsville-Lake of Bays and Algonquin Highlands responded to the blaze Sunday July 24 shortly before 6:30 a.m.

Crews from the Baysville Station #4, with assistance from Algonquin Highlands, put out the structure fire east of Baysville on Hwy 117.

Upon arrival, they were met with a heavy fire at the front of the building, which had already spread into the roof structure.

“With the early warning of the smoke alarms sounding, the occupants were able to safely evacuate the building” said Huntsville-Lake of Bays Fire Chief Gary Monahan.

There were no injuries and the cause and circumstances are currently under investigation. Damage is estimated to be $400,000.