Firefighters respond to garage fire at Brockville residence

Firefighters with the Brockville Fire Department (BFD) responded to a serious garage fire on the afternoon of Sunday, March 30, 2025 after receiving multiple emergency calls from concerned citizens.

According to a statement from the BFD, dispatchers were alerted at approximately 2:40 p.m. about a fire in the attached garage of a single-family home in the downtown area. Fire crews arrived to find the garage fully engulfed in flames, with thick smoke spreading throughout the residence.

The occupants of the home had initially noticed the smell of something burning before discovering heavy smoke and flames inside a vehicle parked in the garage. They managed to evacuate safely and called 9-1-1.

Firefighters worked quickly to contain the blaze, preventing it from spreading beyond the garage. Although they were able to contain the fire to the garage, there was some minor damage that extended into the adjacent kitchen. The fire was declared under control by 3:57 p.m and o injuries were reported.

BFD confirmed that the cause of the fire remains under investigation at this time.

Following the incident, the Brockville Fire Department urged their followers on social media to test their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and to ensure they have a home fire escape plan.