Structure fire closes Commissioners Road West for part of Friday

A home on Commissioners Road with smoke billowing out of the rear, Jan. 10, 2025 (Bailey Shakyaver/CTV News London)

The London Fire Department attended the scene of a structure fire at Commissioners Road and Highland Heights.

Fire crews reported heavy flames, and smoke could be seen billiowing from the rear of the property.

London fire indicated that they were switching from offensive operations (attmepting to extinguish the fire) to defensive operations (containing a fire to prevent it from spreading to other buildings or structures). This is done when a fire has become too large or dangerous to directly fight, or when it is unsafe for firefighters and there are no civillian lives to be saved. This strategy can result in loss of the structure.

The London police closed Commissioners Road from Wortley Road to Wharncliffe Road for the incident, redirecting all traffic to nearby residential streets. The road has since reopened.

Fire crews remained at the scene into Friday evening. No injuries were reported.