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Firefighters in Ottawa, Gatineau knock down several weekend fires

Julie Mcmahon Send an email May 22, 2022
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Ottawa Fire Services and Gatineau firefighters tackled multiple fires Saturday and Sunday in addition to a variety of storm-related calls.

Ottawa Fire Services had Stittsville Main Street closed off Saturday due to downed hydro lines fallen trees. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

Ottawa Fire Services and Gatineau firefighters tackled multiple fires Saturday and Sunday in addition to a variety of storm-related calls after a violent wind, rain and thunderstorm tore through the National Capital Region, leaving behind debris and a multi-day clean-up effort.

The first fire in Ottawa was contained to the basement of a single-family home in the 2300 block of Westbury Road near Algonquin College, with a “minor extension to the ground floor,” Scott Stilborn of Ottawa Fire Services said in a tweet Sunday morning.

The next was in Greely, on White Oak Drive in a detached two-door garage. Stilborn said the fire was quickly brought under control.

The third fire occurred in the 1200 block of Ledbury Avenue, off Bank Street, in a second-floor attic and bedroom space in a row house unit.

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No injuries were reported in the three fires, Stilborn said. Red Cross and the Salvation Army were assisting those displaced.

In Gatineau, firefighters quickly knocked down flames at a residential building that was struck by lightning Saturday. Two people were evacuated and no injuries were reported.

Another fire sprang up at a battery sales business Sunday morning, the fire service said, which was contained to the business and did not spread to neighbouring stores. Meanwhile, the city’s firefighters climbed to the roof of an 11-storey building at 70 Rue Crémazie Sunday morning to put out a fire that started on the roof. No injuries were reported in either incident.

The Gatineau fire service also responded Saturday to a boat that capsized on the Ottawa River during the storm, which was carrying two people, one of whom died in the incident.

  1. Merivale Road near Viewmount drive. Cars are trapped under wires with many down poles. Merivale Road is also closed in this area.

    Merivale Road near Viewmount drive. Cars are trapped under wires with many down poles. Merivale Road is also closed in this area. Photo by Ashley Fraser /jpg

  2. The scene from Merivale Road at Viewmount Drive on Sunday, May 22, 2022. Cars are trapped under wires with many downed hydro poles. Merivale Road is closed in the area.

    The scene from Merivale Road at Viewmount Drive on Sunday, May 22, 2022. Cars are trapped under wires with many downed hydro poles. Merivale Road is closed in the area. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

  3. Major hydro lines were down along 417 at Hunt Club on May 22, 2022

    Major hydro lines were down along 417 at Hunt Club on May 22, 2022 Photo by ASHLEY FRASER /Postmedia

  4. Aftermath of storm, May 22, 2022 The Esso station at Hunt Club and Conroy roads was open on Sunday morning, May 22, 2022. There were lineups with people filling containers with gas.

    Aftermath of storm, May 22, 2022 The Esso station at Hunt Club and Conroy roads was open on Sunday morning, May 22, 2022. There were lineups with people filling containers with gas. Photo by ASHLEY FRASER /Postmedia

  5. Aftermath of storm, May 22, 2022 The Esso station at Hunt Club and Conroy roads was open on Sunday morning, May 22, 2022. There were lineups with people filling containers with gas.

    Aftermath of storm, May 22, 2022 The Esso station at Hunt Club and Conroy roads was open on Sunday morning, May 22, 2022. There were lineups with people filling containers with gas. Photo by ASHLEY FRASER /Postmedia

  6. Aftermath of storm, May 22, 2022 Hawthorne road was closed due to downed power lines on Sunday morning, May 22, 2022

    Aftermath of storm, May 22, 2022 Hawthorne road was closed due to downed power lines on Sunday morning, May 22, 2022 Photo by ASHLEY FRASER /Postmedia

  7. A tree branch fell on the roof of a house on Belmont Avenue. Owner Hendrik Woods said there doesn't appear to be major structural damage. He was sitting in the yard with his phone, waiting on hold to report it to the city.

    A tree branch fell on the roof of a house on Belmont Avenue. Owner Hendrik Woods said there doesn’t appear to be major structural damage. He was sitting in the yard with his phone, waiting on hold to report it to the city. Photo by Jacquie /Postmedia

  8. A powerful storm rolled through Ottawa Saturday, downing trees and flooding streets.

    A powerful storm rolled through Ottawa Saturday, downing trees and flooding streets. Photo by Tony Caldwell /Postmedia

  9. Storm clouds roll over Ottawa's west end before the heavy thunderstorm hit the region on Saturday afternoon.

    Storm clouds roll over Ottawa’s west end before the heavy thunderstorm hit the region on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

  10. A huge tree came down in the storm on Saturday afternoon in the front yard of a house on Belmont Avenue near Bellwood Avenue in Old Ottawa South.

    A huge tree came down in the storm on Saturday afternoon in the front yard of a house on Belmont Avenue near Bellwood Avenue in Old Ottawa South.  Photo by Jacquie Miller /Postmedia

  11. A huge tree came down in the storm on Saturday afternoon in the front yard of a house on Belmont Avenue near Bellwood Avenue in Old Ottawa South.

    A huge tree came down in the storm on Saturday afternoon in the front yard of a house on Belmont Avenue near Bellwood Avenue in Old Ottawa South. Photo by Jacquie Miller /Postmedia

  12. A powerful storm rolled through Ottawa Saturday, downing trees and flooding streets.

    A powerful storm rolled through Ottawa Saturday, downing trees and flooding streets. Photo by Tony Caldwell /Postmedia

  13. A powerful storm rolled through Ottawa Saturday, downing trees and flooding streets.

    A powerful storm rolled through Ottawa Saturday, downing trees and flooding streets. Photo by Tony Caldwell /Postmedia

  14. A tree branch fell on the back shed roof of a house on Cameron Avenue in Old Ottawa South during the storm Saturday afternoon.

    A tree branch fell on the back shed roof of a house on Cameron Avenue in Old Ottawa South during the storm Saturday afternoon. Photo by Jacquie Miller /Postmedia

  15. A tree branch fell on the back shed roof of a house on Cameron Avenue in Old Ottawa South during the storm Saturday afternoon.

    A tree branch fell on the back shed roof of a house on Cameron Avenue in Old Ottawa South during the storm Saturday afternoon. Photo by Jacquie Miller /Postmedia

  16. A powerful storm rolled through Ottawa Saturday, downing trees and flooding streets. Cleaning up on Smyth Road.

    A powerful storm rolled through Ottawa Saturday, downing trees and flooding streets. Cleaning up on Smyth Road. Photo by Tony Caldwell /Postmedia

  17. A powerful storm rolled through Ottawa Saturday, downing trees and flooding streets.

    A powerful storm rolled through Ottawa Saturday, downing trees and flooding streets. Photo by Tony Caldwell /Postmedia

  18. A powerful storm rolled through Ottawa Saturday, downing trees and flooding streets.

    A powerful storm rolled through Ottawa Saturday, downing trees and flooding streets. Photo by Tony Caldwell /Postmedia

  19. A powerful storm rolled through Ottawa Saturday, downing trees and flooding streets. Neighbours cleaning up on Weston Avenue in Ottawa.

    A powerful storm rolled through Ottawa Saturday, downing trees and flooding streets. Neighbours cleaning up on Weston Avenue in Ottawa. Photo by Tony Caldwell /Postmedia

  20. A powerful storm rolled through Ottawa Saturday, downing trees and flooding streets. John Tkaczewski and Agata Hawrylak look at a fallen tree on Weston Drive.

    A powerful storm rolled through Ottawa Saturday, downing trees and flooding streets. John Tkaczewski and Agata Hawrylak look at a fallen tree on Weston Drive. Photo by Tony Caldwell /Postmedia

  21. A powerful storm rolled through Ottawa Saturday, downing trees and flooding streets. Agata Hawrylak took a photo of a fallen tree on Weston Drive after the storm.

    A powerful storm rolled through Ottawa Saturday, downing trees and flooding streets. Agata Hawrylak took a photo of a fallen tree on Weston Drive after the storm. Photo by Tony Caldwell /Postmedia

  22. Storm clouds roll over Ottawa's west end before the heavy thunderstorm hit the region on Saturday afternoon.

    Storm clouds roll over Ottawa’s west end before the heavy thunderstorm hit the region on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

  23. Storm clouds roll over Ottawa's west end before the heavy thunderstorm hit the region on Saturday afternoon.

    Storm clouds roll over Ottawa’s west end before the heavy thunderstorm hit the region on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

  24. A huge tree came down in the storm on Saturday afternoon in the front yard of a house on Belmont Avenue near Bellwood Avenue in Old Ottawa South.

    A huge tree came down in the storm on Saturday afternoon in the front yard of a house on Belmont Avenue near Bellwood Avenue in Old Ottawa South. Photo by Jacquie Miller /Postmedia

  25. Downed hydro lines closed Shea Road in Stittsville after Saturday afternoon's wild storm.

    Downed hydro lines closed Shea Road in Stittsville after Saturday afternoon’s wild storm. Photo by Blair Crawford /Postmedia

  26. A tree appears to have been scorched by lightning in Windsor Park on Saturday, May 21, 2022.

    A tree appears to have been scorched by lightning in Windsor Park on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Photo by Jacquie Miller /Postmedia

  27. Paul McMahon (in a yellow hard hat) and his son Matt work to remove the enormous tree that crushed their new Honda in the driveway of their lizard Street home.

    Paul McMahon (in a yellow hard hat) and his son Matt work to remove the enormous tree that crushed their new Honda in the driveway of their lizard Street home. Photo by Blair Crawford /Postmedia

  28. Paul McMahon and his son Matt had to work to remove the enormous tree that crushed their new Honda in the driveway of their Lizard Street home.

    Paul McMahon and his son Matt had to work to remove the enormous tree that crushed their new Honda in the driveway of their Lizard Street home. Photo by Blair Crawford /Postmedia

  29. Ottawa Fire Services had Stittsville Main Street closed off Saturday due to downed hydro lines fallen trees.

    Ottawa Fire Services had Stittsville Main Street closed off Saturday due to downed hydro lines fallen trees. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

  30. Ottawa fire had Stittsville Main Street closed off due to downed hydro lines fallen trees.

    Ottawa fire had Stittsville Main Street closed off due to downed hydro lines fallen trees. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

  31. The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit hard by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. People in the area off Stittsville's Main Street worked hard as a community to quickly clear streets and clean up fallen trees.

    The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit hard by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. People in the area off Stittsville’s Main Street worked hard as a community to quickly clear streets and clean up fallen trees. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

  32. The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Firefighters run up Carleton Cathcart Street.

    The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Firefighters run up Carleton Cathcart Street. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

  33. The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. A person peers out the window looking at the large amount of damage at a residence on Carleton Cathcart Street.

    The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. A person peers out the window looking at the large amount of damage at a residence on Carleton Cathcart Street. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

  34. The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. A person peers out the window looking at the large amount of damage at a residence on Carleton Cathcart Street.

    The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. A person peers out the window looking at the large amount of damage at a residence on Carleton Cathcart Street. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

  35. The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Firefighters run up Carleton Cathcart Street.

    The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Firefighters run up Carleton Cathcart Street. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

  36. The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. A woman assesses the damage in her front yard at a home on Stittsville Main Street.

    The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. A woman assesses the damage in her front yard at a home on Stittsville Main Street. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

  37. The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. A woman assesses the damage in her front yard at a home on Stittsville Main Street.

    The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. A woman assesses the damage in her front yard at a home on Stittsville Main Street. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

  38. The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. People in the area off Stittsville Main Street worked hard as a community to quickly clear streets and clean up fallen trees.

    The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. People in the area off Stittsville Main Street worked hard as a community to quickly clear streets and clean up fallen trees. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

  39. The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022.

    The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

  40. The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. People in the area off Stittsville Main Street worked hard as a community to quickly clear streets and clean up fallen trees.

    The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. People in the area off Stittsville Main Street worked hard as a community to quickly clear streets and clean up fallen trees. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

  41. The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022.

    The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

  42. The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. A large amount of damage at a residence on Carleton Cathcart Street.

    The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. A large amount of damage at a residence on Carleton Cathcart Street. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

  43. The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. People in the area off Stittsville Main Street worked hard as a community to quickly clear streets and clean up fallen trees.

    The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. People in the area off Stittsville Main Street worked hard as a community to quickly clear streets and clean up fallen trees. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

  44. The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. People in the area off Stittsville Main Street worked hard as a community to quickly clear streets and clean up fallen trees.

    The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. People in the area off Stittsville Main Street worked hard as a community to quickly clear streets and clean up fallen trees. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

  45. The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022.

    The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

  46. The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022.

    The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

  47. The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022.

    The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

  48. The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022.

    The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

  49. The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Karrie Phythian showed off the damage to one of her neighbours homes on Henry Goulburn Way

    The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Karrie Phythian showed off the damage to one of her neighbours homes on Henry Goulburn Way Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

  50. The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Karrie Phythian showed off the damage to one of her neighbours homes on Henry Goulburn Way Saturday evening.

    The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Karrie Phythian showed off the damage to one of her neighbours homes on Henry Goulburn Way Saturday evening. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

  51. The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. People in the area off Stittsville Main Street worked hard as a community to quickly clear streets and clean up fallen trees.

    The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. People in the area off Stittsville Main Street worked hard as a community to quickly clear streets and clean up fallen trees. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

  52. The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. People in the area off Stittsville Main Street worked hard as a community to quickly clear streets and clean up fallen trees.

    The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. People in the area off Stittsville Main Street worked hard as a community to quickly clear streets and clean up fallen trees. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

  53. The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit hard by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. People in the area off Stittsville's Main Street worked hard as a community to quickly clear streets and clean up fallen trees.

    The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit hard by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. People in the area off Stittsville’s Main Street worked hard as a community to quickly clear streets and clean up fallen trees. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

  54. The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022.

    The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

  55. The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022.

    The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

  56. The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022.Fallen lines were seen along Shea Road Saturday.

    The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022.Fallen lines were seen along Shea Road Saturday. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

  57. The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022.

    The Stittsville area and many other parts of the Ottawa region were hit by a powerful storm on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Photo by Ashley Fraser /Postmedia

  58. A powerful storm rolled through Ottawa Saturday, downing trees and flooding streets.

    A powerful storm rolled through Ottawa Saturday, downing trees and flooding streets. Photo by Tony Caldwell /Postmedia

  59. Storm damage along Merivale Road on Saturday, May 21, 2022.

    Storm damage along Merivale Road on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Photo by Jiaren Suo /Supplied

  60. Storm damage along Merivale Road on Saturday, May 21, 2022.

    Storm damage along Merivale Road on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Photo by Jiaren Suo /Supplied

  61. Storm damage along Merivale Road on Saturday, May 21, 2022.

    Storm damage along Merivale Road on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Photo by Jiaren Suo /Supplied

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An Ottawa Police Service spokesperson reported Saturday evening the death of one person in the west end, though additional details were not being provided, pending notification of next of kin.

The Ontario Provincial Police responded to a call about a fallen tree in the Renfrew-Greater Madawaska area that resulted in the death of a 44-year-old man Saturday. The tree came down on a cottage property on Calabogie Road. The man was taken to hospital by paramedics, where he was pronounced dead.

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