Barrie Fire and Emergency Service (BFES) responded to a fire inside a unit at Cedargrove Apartments on Edgehill Drive, just after 10 a.m. on Nov. 29.

Deputy chief Carrie Clark said there was a contained cooking incident in one unit. The resident evacuated and called 911, she said. 

The fire was quickly extinguished, Clark said. Fire crews remained on scene ventilating smoke from the building.

There were no injuries. There is no damage estimate at this time.

“Cooking remains the number-one cause of residential fires in Canada and BFES reminds everyone to stay alert in the kitchen when cooking. Working smoke alarms are essential to keep everyone safe,” Clark said.