Firefighters battle coverall structure fire at 6000 block of Bank Street
A 75-by-30-foot structure at the rear of a commercial building in Osgoode ward caught fire October 19. Crews brought the blaze under control within 18 minutes despite limited hydrant access.
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Firefighters brought a commercial building fire under control in Osgoode ward on Sunday evening.
Ottawa Fire Services received multiple 911 calls just before 7:30 p.m. on October 19 reporting heavy smoke and flames visible from the 6000 block of Bank Street. On arrival, crews confirmed a 75-foot by 30-foot coverall structure was on fire at the rear of a large commercial building. The smoke column was estimated at 250 feet or higher.
Additional resources were called at 7:27 p.m. The area has no local hydrant access, so firefighters deployed a water shuttle system to fight the blaze. The structure contained propane tanks, creating an additional hazard. Crews brought the fire under control by 7:45 p.m.
Ottawa Paramedic Service also responded to the scene. No injuries were reported. An Ottawa Fire Services investigator was sent to determine the cause and origin of the fire.
The facts
Where did the fire occur?
A 75-by-30-foot coverall structure at the rear of a commercial building in the 6000 block of Bank Street in Osgoode ward caught fire.
How long did it take firefighters to control the blaze?
Crews brought the fire under control within 18 minutes of arrival, from approximately 7:27 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. on October 19, 2026.
What hazard did the structure contain?
The coverall structure contained propane tanks, which created an additional hazard during the fire.
