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17 Business Strategy Advisors www.vector17-advisors.com Oak-land Ford Lincoln SNA NEWSPAPER OF THE YEAR 2010 ontario's top newspaper - 2005-2008 Reason to smile Sports 905.844.3273 www.oak-land.com A member of Metroland Media Group Ltd. Vol. 50 No. 91 "Using Communication To Build Better Communities" WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2012 52 pages $1.00 (plus tax) DAVID RITCHIE / SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER amid the flames: Approximately 22 firefighters responded to an early-morning house fire on Miller Road Monday. No one was injured in the blaze that broke out shortly after 2 a.m. By David Lea OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF Smoke detectors saved lives, says fire chief call that reported flames and smoke billowing from the building's roof. "When our guys arrived on the scene, the fire was primarily in the attic area and the upper floor of the house," said Grant. "The fire was already starting to come through the roof." Approximately 22 firefighters initially responded to the blaze, which was brought under control by about 3:30 a.m. Grant said no one was hurt as the residents of the home were able to flee after being awakened by smoke detectors. "The Oakville Fire Department continually encourages individuals to check and maintain their smoke alarms and this is another example of people who probably would have perished had their smoke alarms not worked," said Grant. "At 2 a.m., there's very little traffic on streets Oakville Fire Chief Lee Grant said working smoke detectors likely helped avert a tragedy Monday morning as fire engulfed a home at 50 Miller Rd. The Oakville Fire Department was called to the house around 2:15 a.m., after receiving a 911 and it's unlikely neighbours are up so if it had not been for the smoke alarms awakening them this could have been a much more tragic situation." Grant said no significant damage was done to the homes on either side of the burning house. The cause of the fire has yet to be determined, however, the Oakville Fire Department is investigating. The damage is estimated at $200,000$300,000. SHUTTERS · Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed · Serving Oakville with Shop at Home Hom ome om e Service Se · Wood & Vinyl Shutters, Supplied & Installed · High High g Quality Quality Quali ty ya at t Affordab Affordable able Pri Pric Prices c CALIFORNIA & PLANTATION 203-627 Lyons Lane Oakville Authorized Eclipse Shutters Dealer Shop at Home Service FREE SHUTTERS ETC. 905.691.4455 www.shuttersetc.ca Other Locations: Burlington · Hwy. 5 · Mississauga · Waterdown · Welland 905.339.1397 www.senseofhearing.ca