Man dies in townhome fire in Hamilton’s west end

A man has died following a massive townhome fire in Hamilton’s west end Monday morning.

Firefighters say they received reports around 8:30 a.m. of a structure fire at 1967 Main St. West, near Filman Road.

Officials say when they approached the area they saw heavy flames coming from the second floor, spreading to the third floor of a three-storey townhouse unit.

Crews rushed into the burning building after neighbours told them that someone was still inside of the home.

Firefighters found the man on the second floor and brought him outside to paramedics. Officials say he died at the scene.

Animal services also retrieved an exotic bird in the townhome.

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Fire Chief Dave Cunliffe says the fire in the townhouse unit was quickly knocked down, but both the second and third floors sustained significant smoke and fire damage.

There were no other injuries reported.

The Office of the Fire Marshal has been notified, given the nature of the fire, and are responding to assist in the investigation.

Hamilton police are holding the scene.

The cost of damage is estimated to be around $750,000.

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