Hamilton firefighter taken to hospital following early morning blaze

A firefighter has been taken to hospital following an early morning blaze at a vacant building in Hamilton.

Emergency responders were called to 202 Canon St. E around 3:30 a.m. Monday.

Crews arrived to find heavy smoke and a well-involved fire at the large two-storey building.

Hamilton Fire Chief Dave Cunliffe says the fire started on the first floor of the building but made its way up to the second floor and roof area.

“While conducting interior operations, crews determined that the building was undergoing some renovations and there were a number of hazards including holes in the floors,” said Cunliffe.

Crews are working at a multiple alarm structure fire at 202 Canon St. E. We’ll involved fire in a large 2 storey building. Building vacant on arrival. Fire is under control. Crews still working on the roof area. #StrongForYou pic.twitter.com/9RlAft6ElI

— Hamilton Fire Department (@HamiltonFireDep) July 12, 2021

Additional crews from across the city were called in to help due to the size of the structure.

The fire was quickly brought under control within about 20 minutes.

Cunliffe says no one was found inside the building.

A firefighter was taken to hospital after suffering a hand injury.

The cause of the fire is not known at this time.

Officials say there is extensive property damage.

The Ontario Fire Marshal has been notified.

Hamilton police are on scene assisting with a road closure on Cannon St. Drivers are being asked to take an alternated route.

Hamilton Police remain on scene assisting @HamiltonFireDep with the below road closure ⬇️⬇️ in relation to an early morning fire of a vacant building. Please take an alternate route this morning. 🚧🚧 https://t.co/tYp4bkFHSz pic.twitter.com/iPQgkiSHAs

— Hamilton Police (@HamiltonPolice) July 12, 2021