Sunday morning house fire in North Bay

Accidental caused by smoking materials has been identified as the cause of a fire in North Bay early on Sunday morning.

North Bay Fire Chief Jason Whiteley says the home owner returned from walking her dogs around 5:41 am and saw the Metcalfe Street home was on fire.

He says she called from a neighbors and the fire department brought the blaze under control quickly but it already engulfed the 1st floor, had spread to the 2nd floor and extended into the attic.

He says the department stayed until about 10 am to ensure everything was out.

Whiteley says damage is around $250,000.