A devastating house fire in Windsor’s Devonshire Heights neighborhood on Sunday night is now the subject of an arson investigation. The blaze, which broke out in the 3500 block of Byng Road, has left one person injured and at least one family pet dead.
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Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly before 10:00 p.m. on February 15. The fire intensified so rapidly that a male resident was forced to jump from a second-story window to escape. He was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and has since been discharged from the hospital.
Casualties and Damage
The fire proved fatal for one of the family’s dogs. While firefighters successfully rescued a cat from the smoke, two other pets remain missing.
Officials have provided the following assessment:
- Property Status: The home is considered a total loss.
- Financial Impact: Damage is estimated between $550,000 and $600,000.
- Safety Failure: Investigators noted that a critical smoke alarm on the second floor was non-functional.
The Investigation
The Windsor Police Arson Unit believes the fire was intentionally set, starting on the rear deck before spreading into the home’s structure.
