KAWARTHA LAKES-Two firefighters with the City of Kawartha Lakes Fire and Rescue were taken to hospital today after being injured fighting a fire near Argyle. The firefighters are being treated for smoke inhalation and exhaustion according to fire officials on scene.
Crews arrived on the scene on Prospect Road late this morning. Firefighters from at least 6 halls were called in to battle the blaze. Deputy Chief Ron Raymer says the large home is a complete write off and estimates damages to be at about $600,000. Officials say there was no one home at the time of the fire.
At approximately 3pm this afternoon the OPP expanded the perimiter around the blaze and the home owners to the north of the fire were evacuated. There are concerns about chemicals in the smoke after crews discovered barrels in the basement.
Prospect road remains closed from Glenarm road to Eldon Station Road.
There’s no word on a cause.
