Breaking News – Log House Goes Up in Flames in the Municipality of Port Hope

In Editor Choice, Local

Firefighters fought in vain to save a log home from burning on Sunday evening, October 1, 2023 in the Municipality of Port Hope.

At approximately 9:50 p.m. Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services responded to a possible structure fire at 9406 Woodvale School Road west of Bewdley.

The caller stated the fire possibly started in a back shed that was close to the house.

While fire crews were responding they were advised the fire had spread to the two-storey house and when firefighters arrived the home was engulfed in flames.

Additional manpower and tanker support was called in from Hamilton Township and Alnwick/Haldimand Township while Cobourg Fire Department covered for Port Hope.

The house was located on a hill and tankers had to shuttle water from several kilometres away.

The occupants of the home were uninjured, but visibly upset at the loss.

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

Join Our Newsletter!

Want to keep up to date on news and events in Northumberland? Subscribe to newsletter!

You may also read!

Back-To-Back Losses for Port Hope Panthers to Open PJHL Season

The Trent Hills Thunder scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the Port Hope Panthers 3-2

Read More...

Flesch Brothers from Cobourg Representing Canada in Men’s Rugby

Cobourg’s Mason and Noah Flesch, both St. Mary Catholic Secondary School alumni, were in the starting lineup for Canada’s

Read More...

Video – Photo Gallery – Canadian Disc Golf Championships Take Place in Port Hope

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTPvgGRoTiU The Canadian Disc Golf Championships wrapped up on Sunday, September 14, 2025 after being held on various courses throughout

Read More...

Mobile Sliding Menu