A Boxing Day house fire in the rural Ottawa community of Carp has left two residents without a home, following a dramatic evening response from firefighters.
Flames Erupt on Carp Road
The emergency call came in at 8:17 p.m. on December 26. A resident reported returning to their home in the 2000 block of Carp Road to find it on fire, with visible flames erupting from the structure.
Upon arrival, crews from Ottawa Fire Services were met with an intense scene. Heavy smoke and flames were visible from the front of the single-family home, with smoke venting from all four sides. Fortunately, the two occupants had already managed to escape safely and confirmed that no one else was inside the burning building.
Firefighters Battle Blaze on Two Floors
Firefighters immediately took aggressive action to combat the fire. They advanced a hose line through the front door and quickly knocked down a significant amount of fire on the main floor.
The battle then moved to the second floor, where crews encountered challenging conditions of high heat and visible flames. They successfully extinguished the fire on that level as well. Following the knockdown, firefighters conducted thorough searches throughout the residence to confirm no other occupants were present.
The concerted efforts brought the situation under control relatively quickly. The fire was declared under control shortly after 9:00 p.m., less than an hour after the initial alarm.
Investigation Underway, Residents Displaced
In the aftermath, the two residents have been displaced from their home. The cause of the Boxing Day fire in Carp remains unknown at this time.
An Ottawa Fire Services investigator has been dispatched to the scene on Carp Road. Their task is to determine the precise origin and cause of the blaze that disrupted the holiday for the local residents.
No injuries were reported to either the occupants or the responding firefighters. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of working smoke alarms and having a home escape plan, especially during the winter season when heating equipment and holiday decorations can increase fire risks.
