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A major fire at a vacant Brantford building caused evacuations, power outages for 2,700, but no injuries.
A large fire broke out early Sunday morning in a vacant commercial building at Jarvis Street and Grand River Avenue in Brantford, prompting evacuations and power outages affecting up to 2,700 customers at its peak.
Firefighters responded around 2:30 a.m., using aerial ladders and multiple water sources to control the blaze, which produced thick smoke and significant flames.
By mid-morning, power had been restored to 165 customers, with full restoration expected by early afternoon.
No injuries were reported, and crews remained on site for much of the day.
The building, previously targeted in a copper theft attempt, was described as deteriorating, and its exact use remains unknown.
Local residents supported responders with food and supplies, while social media shared images of the ongoing emergency.
The fire’s cause is under investigation.
Un gran incendio en un edificio desocupado de Brantford causó evacuaciones, cortes de energía para 2.700 personas, pero no hubo heridos.