Welland firefighters battle thick smoke at Crowland Avenue home

Flames shot through the roof of a home on Crowland Avenue Monday morning in Welland, as thick smoke billowed from its eaves, soffits and vents.

Welland Fire and Emergency Services arrived at 114 Crowland Ave. , between Cady and Welland streets, just after 9 a.m. for reports of a structure fire, with residents possibly trapped inside.

Niagara Emergency Medical Services and Niagara Regional Police also responded to the fire, with police closing Crowland between Cady and Cozy streets.

One person was in the care of paramedics, but the person’s condition was unknown.

When firefighters arrived, heavy smoke was visibly pouring from the two-storey structure. Using pike poles and saws, crews tore down the eaves and cut through the porch and flat roof at the back of the house to access the fla