Large garage blaze forces evacuations on Michaud Avenue
Emergency services responded overnight after a significant garage fire ignited at the rear of a residence on Michaud Avenue near Derry Road and Goreway Drive in the Malton area of Mississauga.
Peel Regional Police say crews were called at around 1:39–1:40 a.m.. Firefighters from Peel Region attended the scene and battled an active blaze at the rear of the home. Nearby properties were evacuated while crews worked to bring the fire under control. There were no reported injuries.
"Fire- PR260239643 C/R at 1:39 a.m. Garage fire on Michaud Ave., Mississauga, fire crews on scene battling active fire rear of residence. No reported injuries, adjacent homes have been evacuated." — Peel Regional Police
Residents allowed to return; cause under investigation
Police confirmed residents were permitted to return to their homes by about 3:30 a.m. The scene remained under investigation to establish the origin and cause of the fire.
- Location: Michaud Avenue, near Derry Road and Goreway Drive, Malton, Mississauga
- Initial call: approximately 1:39–1:40 a.m.
- Evacuations: adjacent homes evacuated as a precaution
- Injuries: none reported
- Current status: residents returned by 3:30 a.m.; investigation ongoing
Local context and next steps
Fires in rear garages can spread quickly to neighbouring structures and create hazards from smoke and heat. The prompt response by Peel fire crews and police appears to have prevented injuries and further property loss in this incident. Investigators from fire services and police will assess the scene to determine what started the blaze; that process can include interviews, examination of burn patterns and, where applicable, consultation with fire origin experts.
Residents with property in the immediate area or anyone with information relevant to the investigation are asked to contact Peel Regional Police. Public updates will be issued by the region as investigators complete their work and as more information becomes available.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| ~1:39–1:40 a.m. | Emergency call; crews arrive and report active garage fire |
| Overnight | Adjacent homes evacuated; firefighters combat blaze |
| ~3:30 a.m. | Residents allowed to return; investigation ongoing |
InfoRadar will monitor updates from Peel Regional Police and Peel Regional Fire and provide further details when released.
