(Updated) Fire, water damage to change rooms, hallways at Innisfil Recreational Complex

The cause of a fire on Monday afternoon at the Innisfil Recreational Complex (IRC) remains under investigation.

“While we can’t confirm the cause of the fire, what we can confirm is the areas under the roof in the northwest corner of the building, specifically, some electrical and mechanical rooms, as well as some change rooms and hallways were impacted by the fire and the water used to extinguish the fire,” says Nicole Bowman, Director of Operations, Town of Innisfil.

The IRC, which also houses the Innisfil branch of the YMCA Simcoe/Muskoka, was safely evacuated and remains closed.

"The Town’s Sport and Recreation team has been able to provide recommendations for alternative locations in Innisfil and in other municipalities to user groups and permit holders," according to a news release from the Town. "Refunds will be issued from the Town for any ice rentals or programs that can’t be rescheduled. The Town is also working closely with the YMCA Simcoe/Muskoka on messaging for their patrons."

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Updated

The Innisfil Recreational Complex (IRC), which includes the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka, will remain closed for the rest of the week, according to the Town of Innisfil, following Monday's rooftop fire.

The town says damage must be assessed and repairs made.

All programs and bookings have been cancelled until further notice.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Deputy Fire Chief Carla MacDonald told Barrie 360 in an email that reports the fire was in an air conditioning unit were false.

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Updated:

In an email to Barrie 360 on Monday evening, Innisfil Deputy Fire Chief Carla MacDonald said reports that the fire was in an air conditioning unit were false.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The Innisfil Recreation Complex will remain closed until a safety assessment has been completed.

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The Innisfil Recreation Complex (ICR), which also houses the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka, was evacuated after a rooftop fire around 1:30 on Monday afternoon.

There is an unconfirmed report the fire started in an air conditioning unit.

Town officials say there were no injuries.

“We’re grateful for the quick actions of staff who evacuated the building and for our crews who responded so rapidly to contain the fire,” said Carla MacDonald, Deputy Fire Chief.

The ICR will remain closed until a safety assessment is completed.

All registered and drop-in programs have been cancelled for the day.