Overview
- An Ottawa Fire Services investigator determined the blaze began when a dog damaged the lithium-ion battery inside a heated skiing glove.
- An alarm monitoring company alerted authorities, the homeowner confirmed flames via interior cameras, and passing motorists called 911.
- Firefighters arrived within four minutes to heavy smoke and flames venting from a first-floor bay window and knocked down the fire before entering.
- The fire was declared under control at 9:23 a.m., the dog was rescued uninjured, no people were inside, and one adult and one child were displaced.
- Fire officials warn that damaged lithium-ion batteries can ignite and advise storing battery-powered items safely and keeping them away from pets and children.