UPDATE: Crews battle a house fire in Brampton; main street closed

Update: At 7:45 a.m. on Friday, Brampton Fire said the fire is under control and overhaul operations are underway. Queen Street West has reopened.

Original story follows.

Crews responded to a house fire Friday in Brampton.

The residential house fire broke out Friday morning on Queen Street West, Brampton Fire and Emergency Services said in a post on X just after 7 a.m.

Queen Street West between McMurchy Avenue and Haggert Avenue was closed for fire operations.

Brampton Fire asked people to avoid the area.

This story will be updated once more information is provided.

Brampton Fire and Emergency Services currently operating at a residential house fire on Queen Street West between McMurchy Ave and Haggert Ave. Queen Street is currently closed for fire operations. Please avoid the area. ^rr @ChiefBoyes @BPFFA1068 pic.twitter.com/6jwdh4OSE8

— Brampton Fire & Emergency Services (@BramptonFireES) August 2, 2024