Metcalfe Backyard Blazes: Fire Ravages Property, Spares Home

A serene Sunday afternoon in Metcalfe, a picturesque rural community in south Ottawa, was dramatically interrupted when a significant fire erupted in the backyard of a local residence. The alarm was raised shortly after 1 p.m., sending residents and emergency services into swift action as smoke billowed into the sky.

Ottawa Fire Services personnel were dispatched to the scene at 1:21 p.m., arriving promptly to find a well-involved blaze consuming the rear portion of the property.

Firefighters immediately launched an aggressive attack, working diligently to contain the inferno and prevent its spread to neighbouring homes or further into the primary residence.

Despite their rapid response, the fire caused extensive damage to the backyard amenities. A shed was completely consumed by the flames, while a lengthy section of the property's fence was also destroyed.

Various outdoor contents, including landscaping features and vegetation, also fell victim to the intense heat and fire.

Fortunately, the quick efforts of the firefighters ensured that the main structure of the home was spared from direct fire damage. However, the sheer intensity of the blaze resulted in noticeable heat damage to the exterior of the house, prompting further assessment.

Crucially, no injuries to residents or emergency personnel were reported during the incident.

With the fire successfully brought under control by 1:44 p.m., the focus now shifts to determining the origin and cause of the destructive blaze. Fire investigators have been called to the scene to conduct a thorough examination, seeking answers that will shed light on how this unexpected backyard inferno began.