Several firefighters experience heat-related injuries during Amherstburg blaze

Amherstburg fire crews responded to the blaze around 2:30 p.m. in the 100 block of McBride Avenue on June 4, 2026.

Several firefighters experienced heat-related injuries after battling a house fire in Amherstburg Thursday afternoon.

Amherstburg fire officials say crews responded to the blaze around 2:30 p.m. in the 100 block of McBride Avenue.

Upon arrival, firefighters were met with heavy smoke coming from a two-storey home and quickly initiated an aggressive fire attack.

Crews were not only battling significant fire conditions but also faced extremely warm temperatures.

The home sustained heavy structural damage, and a family of four has been displaced.

Several firefighters experienced heat-related injuries while operating at the scene, and one firefighter sustained a minor injury.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and a damage estimate is unknown at this time.