Firefighter taken to hospital after house fire in Hammonds Plains

A firefighter was taken to hospital after battling a blaze that destroyed a home in Hammonds Plains, N.S.

District Chief Stephen Turner ofHalifax Regional Fire said crews were called to a two-storeyhome with an attached garageon WaterstoneRun Saturday evening.

"When they arrived, they had a fully-engulfed structure fire with fire coming through the roof," said Turner.

"They assumed a defensive position. We knocked down the fire pretty quickly, but the house will be a total loss."

He said the homeowners were away at the time, but afirefighter was taken to hospital with "undetermined" injuries.

A fire investigator was expected at thescene onSunday, as crews continued to douse hot spots.

"The roof is burnt off," said Turner. "Most of the top floor is either burnt or collapsed."

A section of Lucasville Road was shut down for a period of time for water supply access, but was reopened on Sunday.