A fire at the Home Hardware store on Stone Street North in Gananoque was quickly contained Tuesday morning after firefighters responded to an activated alarm shortly after 6 a.m.
According to a statement from Gananoque Fire Service, crews were dispatched to the commercial property at approximately 6:01 a.m. and found smoke inside the building upon arrival.
Firefighters launched an aggressive interior attack and were able to extinguish the blaze quickly, bringing the situation under control before it could spread further.
The store was unoccupied when the fire broke out, and no injuries were reported among staff or emergency responders.
The department thanked responding firefighters for their efforts and acknowledged the assistance of the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands Fire Service, which provided mutual aid during the incident. Dispatchers and the Gananoque Police Service were also recognized for their support.
Officials say the fire is not considered suspicious at this time. The cause remains under investigation. Fire officials also expressed support for the owners and staff affected by the incident.
(By: Tim Baltz)
