A fire broke out at the Golden Plough Lodge long-term care home Saturday afternoon, prompting a swift response from emergency crews.
Firefighters arrived around 2:50 p.m. to find a resident’s room in the McMillan Cottage area engulfed in flames. No one was in the room at the time, and the fire was quickly contained and extinguished.
All residents and staff in the area were assessed. While no residents sustained injuries, five staff members were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation.
Smoke and water damage affected nearby rooms, requiring several residents to be relocated.
“Our primary concern, as always, is the well-being of our residents and staff,” said Glenn Dees, Northumberland County’s director of health and human services. “Staff are supporting and reassuring residents through this incident.”
Families have been asked not to visit the facility at this time as emergency crews remain on-site.
Dees thanked first responders, including Cobourg Fire Department, Northumberland Paramedics and Cobourg Police, for their prompt action.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)
