House fire in Hamilton

Hamilton firefighters were called to the scene of a large house fire early Monday morning.

The fire at the home on Burlington Street near Hughson St. began shortly after 3 a.m. It is believed to have started in the basement and quickly spread throughout the house.

The residents, which include an older couple and a tenant on the second floor, were all away for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

There is no estimate yet on the extent of the damages.

The office of the Fire Marshal is now investigating the cause of the fire.