Barrie Fire told Barrie 360 a vehicle caught fire igniting the garage and spread to the attic of a home on Benson Drive on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. (Image - At the Scene Photography)
A vehicle caught fire in the garage and spread to the attic of a home on Benson Drive, according to a Barrie Fire official.
Crews responded the residence in the city's north end around 2:20 on Sunday afternoon.
The official told Barrie 360 that a person started their vehicle and then was alerted by their neighbour that their garage was on fire.
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The flames were quickly knocked down, and there were no injuries.
Two people have been displaced from the residence.
No damage total is available.
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