Four people taken to hospital as a result of fire call on Kingsbridge Drive

Amherstburg firefighters from all three stations attended a fire at a duplex on Kingsbridge Dr. Tuesday morning. A damage estimate was not available as of press time but fire chief Michael Mio said four people were taken to hospital due to smoke inhalation.

Four people were transported to hospital early Tuesday morning as a result of a fire call in the Kingsbridge subdivision.

About 30 Amherstburg firefighters from all three stations attended the call in the 90 block of Kingsbridge Dr. The call came in at a duplex in the area around 6:45 a.m. Tuesday.

Fire Chief Michael Mio said crews arrived to heavy smoke and a reported kitchen fire. 

“Crews worked hard to contain the fire to the kitchen area,” said Mio. “There was some spread into the attic space in the kitchen.”

The investigation is underway to determine the cause, though Mio stated investigators are examining an appliance as a potential source.

Deputy Fire Chief Monk stated the residents were alerted to the fire through working smoke alarms. 

Mio added four residents were taken to hospital with minor smoke inhalation. There was no further word as of press time as to their condition. 

One firefighter suffered a minor injury and is being assessed, the fire chief added.

Occupants of the other unit were also evacuated from the home.

The damage is being estimated at $150,000.

Four people taken to hospital as a result of fire call on Kingsbridge Drive

By Ron Giofu