Tragic Fire Claims Lives of Two Children and One Adult in Hamilton Apartment Building

On a devastating Sunday morning, a multiple-alarm fire broke out at an apartment building located at 35 Brock St. in Hamilton, resulting in the loss of two children and one adult. The incident was reported to emergency services at 10:16 a.m., prompting a swift response from Hamilton Fire Chief David Cunliffe and his team.

Upon arrival at the scene, firefighters were met with a harrowing sight – heavy smoke and flames billowing from a second-floor apartment. Chief Cunliffe described the conditions as \”extreme heat, extreme smoke, extreme flame\” as they made their way to the first floor of the building to initiate search and rescue operations.

Despite the challenging circumstances, firefighters heroically carried out multiple rescues and assisted numerous individuals in evacuating the premises. Tragically, two children and one adult succumbed to the fire, while several others sustained various degrees of injuries and were promptly transported to the hospital for treatment.

In the aftermath of the blaze, some tenants were left homeless due to the extent of the damage, prompting the intervention of the Red Cross to provide assistance. The Office of the Fire Marshal has been notified to conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the fire and ensure that necessary measures are taken to prevent such tragedies in the future.

This heartbreaking incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of fire safety measures and the crucial role played by first responders in safeguarding the community. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families affected by this devastating loss, and we extend our deepest condolences to those who have been impacted by this tragedy.