Milton Fire Department truck
Three youths have been charged following a massive fire in Milton.
Emergency services were called to an abandoned building at 700 Main Street East in Milton. The old Habitat for Humanity Restore location was on fire, with flames and smoke visible from several blocks away.
Due to its proximity to the fire, residents of a nearby condominium building were evacuated.
No serious injuries were reported.
As a result of the investigation, three 14-year-old youths from the Milton area have each been charged with:
- Break and Enter
- Arson
Their identities were not released by the HRPS under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2416.
ORIGINAL (Published at 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 8th)
large fire at an abandoned building near downtown Milton prompted a significant emergency response Sunday evening.
The fire broke out at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 8th, near Main Street East and Wilson Drive, not far from the Milton GO Station.
The building, located at 775 Main Street East, previously housed a Habitat for Humanity ReStore location.
A large number of firefighters were dispatched to the scene to battle the blaze, which produced significant smoke. The fire was extinguished.
No injuries were reported.
A nearby condominium building was evacuated as a precaution due to smoke.
Some roads in the surrounding area were closed as emergency crews responded to the incident.
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
