Ottawa firefighters battle 3-alarm fire in the Glebe

CTV News

06-07-2025

An Ottawa Fire Services investigation vehicle at the scene of a fire. (CTV News Ottawa)
Ottawa firefighters were called to a three-alarm fire that damaged several homes in the Glebe neighbourhood Saturday evening.
In a news release, the Ottawa Fire Services say multiple 911 callers reported a 'big fire' impacting a single-family home in the 100 block of Fourth Avenue near Bank Street at approximately 10:37 p.m.
On scene, crews found flames coming from the roof and the back of the home with 'multiple' other houses on fire.
Firefighters dispatched additional resources to the scene. A second and third alarm was quickly called in.
Ottawa fire says crews had to deal with several hazards, including live hydro lines.
The Ottawa Paramedic Service says it had multiple first responders sent to the area. A woman in her 60s was transported to hospital by ambulance in stable condition, paramedics say.
The fire was declared under control at about 11:10 p.m.
Ottawa Victim Services was called in to provide assistance for displaced residents.
The cause of the fire remains unclear. An investigation is underway.