Emergency crews battle house fire in Brampton

Firefighters are on the scene of a blaze at a home in Brampton.

Emergency crews were called to the area of Rivermont Rd. and Prairie Creek Dr. in Brampton just north of Steeles Ave. shortly before 9:15 a.m. on Friday for reports of a fire, Peel Regional Police said.

A picture shared by Brampton Fire and Emergency Services (BFES) shows at least two fire engines parked in front of a row of houses as firefighters are on the scene.

BFES says the fire was brought under control by around 9:30 and no injuries were reported. Crews will be on the scene for some time doing overhaul operations and police say drivers should avoid the area and find alternate routes if possible.

FIRE:
– Prairie Creek Dr/Rivermont Rd #Brampton
– Report of a fire in a residence
– House evacuated
– @BramptonFireES is on scene
– No injuries reported
– Use alternate routes
– C/R at 9:11 a.m.
– PR23-0169353

— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) May 26, 2023