A home on Harding’s Hill in Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s was significantly damaged following a fire Thursday morning.
The Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s Volunteer Fire Department got the call just before 9 a.m., the St. John’s Regional Fire Department met them at the scene.
When crews arrived at the home, the fast-moving fire could be seen inside the dwelling. Both crews immediately began working to knock down the blaze,
(Co-Chief of the Portugal Cove-St. Philips Volunteer Fire Department, Fred Hollett.)
Co-chief of the PCSP fire department, Fred Hollett says the fire advanced significantly throughout the home once it spread to the attic, which caused the roof to collapse.
Two elderly residents were inside the home when the fire broke out, but they managed to get out safely and were checked over by paramedics.
The neighbouring home sustained some radiant heat damage to the siding as a result of the fire, but Hollett says it was not too serious.
Fire crews are still on the scene of a structure fire in Portugal Cove St Phillips, on Hardings road. The road is closed as emergency vehicles continue to respond to this fire. @VOCMNEWS @VOCMBen pic.twitter.com/mPJ5klXYys
— Gerri Lynn Mackey (@GerriLynnMackey) June 10, 2021
