FREDERIC SERRE
The 1019 Report

An extremely violent blaze destroyed a home in St. Lazare last week – a fire that that took more than six hours to extinguish.

Authorities say that while the two-storey residence is a total loss, no injuries were reported. Damage is set at more than $700,000.

Firefighters from six regional detachments were called to battle the flames that broke out inside the house at 2751 Salerne St., a small street east of Côte St. Charles, at about noon last Wednesday. The work by firefighters is being credited for preventing flames from damaging neighbouring homes.

According to the Sûreté du Québec, the flames were finally extinguished at about 6:15 p.m.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.