Overnight Fire Severely Damages Six Units At Richmond Hill Townhouse Complex

Several Richmond Hill residents are homeless after an overnight fire severely damaged six units in a townhouse complex.
The fire broke out just before 1 a.m. on Plaisance Road, which is near Yonge Street and Carrvile Road.
According to York Regional Police, the fire started in one unit and spread to others.
The entire complex was evacuated, they said.
No injuries were reported.
There is currently no information on the cause of the fire.
Firefighters from Richmond Hill, Central York and Vaughan were called to help fight the blaze, which is now out.  Crews remain on scene monitoring any hot spots.
The Ontario Fire Service has been notified.
Carrville Road is currently closed between Yonge Street and Avenue Road.

	FIRE – Roads closed on Carville Ave at Richmond Hill W/B at Yonge St.  and E/B on Avenue Rd.  Town House fire in the Carville Ave/Plaisance Rd area.  The entire mansion complex is being evacuated.  Please avoid the area.  @YRP
— YRP Duty Office (@YRPdutyOffice) August 1, 2022