Posted Monday, August 1, 2022 9:12 a.m. EDT Last updated Monday, August 1, 2022 9:17 a.m. EDT
Several Richmond Hill residents are homeless after an overnight fire heavily damaged six homes in a townhouse complex.
The fire broke out shortly before 1 a.m. on Plaisance Road, which is near Yonge Street and Carrvile Road.
According to York Regional Police, the fire started in one block and spread to others.
The entire complex has been evacuated, they said.
No injuries were reported.
There is currently no information on the cause of the fire.
Firefighters from Richmond Hill, Central York and Vaughan were called to help fight the fire, which has now been extinguished. Crews remain on site and monitor for hot spots.
The Ontario Fire Marshal has been notified.
Carrville Road is currently closed between Yonge Street and Avenue Road.
FIRE – Roads closed on Carville Avenue at Richmond Hill W/B at Yonge St. and E/B on Avenue Rd. Townhouse fire in Carville Ave/Plaisance Rd area. The entire complex of townhouses is being evacuated. Please avoid the area. @YRP
— YRP Duty Office (@YRPDutyOffice) August 1, 2022
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