One person hospitalized, 2 pets die after fire in Springwater home

Firefighters battle a house fire in Springwater Township on Fri., Feb. 7, 2025. (CTV News/Steve Mansbridge)

One person was rushed to the hospital and two animals died after a fire broke out at a home in Springwater Township.

Firefighters from both Barrie and Springwater were called to the small home on Penetanguishene Road shortly after 3 p.m. Friday to find thick smoke coming from the residence.

The two stations utilized two additional tankers to battle the heavy fire on the main floor of the house.

“Crews made an aggressive attack upon arrival and were able to get the fire under control quickly, despite challenging weather conditions,” stated Deputy Fire Chief Jeff French.

Paramedics took one person to Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre to be treated for smoke inhalation. Officials say while several pets were rescued, a dog and a bird died.

The house sustained damage estimated at $300,000.

The cause of the fire has yet to be determined, but officials say it isn’t considered suspicious.