Massive grass fire erupts at Niagara-on-the-Lake Lavender Festival
What should have been a beautiful summer’s day quickly ended in fear and panic, after a massive grass fire erupted Sunday afternoon.
According to the Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire Department, the rapidly progressing grass fire started around 4 pm in a hayfield that was being utilized for parking at the annual Lavender Festival.
From the videos shared on social media, the fire can be seen growing at a rapid rate with thick black plumes of smoke billowing in the air.
Photos shared online by the fire department show a number of vehicles destroyed by the fire, with charred sides and smashed windows.
Thankfully Niagara-on-the-Lake volunteer firefighters were quick to arrive on the scene and were able to put out the fire quickly.
While approximately 30 vehicles were damaged as a result of the fire, luckily there were no civilian injuries.
Everything is under control on Niagara Stone Road. @Town_of_NOTL volunteer firefighters did an amazing job containing this fast spreading fire. pic.twitter.com/8NMABaIbnx
— NOTL Fire & Emergency Services (@NOTLfiredept) July 8, 2018
.@Town_of_NOTL Operations Department has been working through the night to ensure that run-off from yesterday’s fire is contained. We would like to thank @NiagRegPolice and @NiagaraEMS for their incredible support yesterday! Outstanding work by all involved! pic.twitter.com/5TyHTujCMD
— NOTL Fire & Emergency Services (@NOTLfiredept) July 9, 2018
The Niagara Lavender Festival was lit 🔥🔥 #lavenderfestival #Niagara @news4buffalo @chchtv @MPerlman4 pic.twitter.com/a65bNsev6U
— Adrian Lischer (@adrianlischer) July 8, 2018
@CBCNews @MPerlman4 here is another 30 second clip from the fire quite early on – got out of control very quick pic.twitter.com/LhccwsHcBH
— Adrian Lischer (@adrianlischer) July 9, 2018
Happening right now in Niagara on the Lake. Grass fire sparked multiple car fire! Please send help [email protected] @CBCNews @CBCAlerts pic.twitter.com/fzXHt9Y4q8
— Denise van Es (@van_EsDenise) July 8, 2018
@CTVNews @CHCHTV @CBCNews pic.twitter.com/aJDgEwTker
— Steve St.Jean (@TheHourisHere) July 8, 2018
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