Two dogs were rescued and no one was injured when a house fire broke out on the 3000-block of Larkdowne Road on Jan. 15.

The dogs were the only ones home at the time, and both animals along with some tenants have been displaced in the aftermath.

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Oak Bay Fire Department estimates the damage between $50,000 and $100,000. Still, they credit early detection of the blaze for enabling crews from Oak Bay, Saanich and Victoria to put the fire out quickly.

A passerby noticed the fire at around 5:30 p.m. and crews arrived about seven minutes later. Crews then entered the building and conducted an aggressive attack accompanied by a search and rescue team.

The tenants will be displaced until a restoration company deems the inside area safe. Hughes said there are always concerns about air quality after a fire, however, because crews were able to put out the fire without taking down any walls, he doesnB次元官网网址檛 believe that asbestos will be an issue.

Still, he said it could be weeks rather than days before the house is reoccupied.

In situations where residents might be displaced due to fire, Hughes said that localized resources are available.

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A first responder was treated for minor smoke inhalation, but otherwise they were no reported injuries.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

jesse.laufer@oakbaynews.com
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