Smoke was still visible on Livingstone Crescent in Cambridge Friday morning, where a home went up in flames the night before.
Crews remained on scene throughout Friday putting out hot spots and tearing the home torn down.
The fire is not being considere suspicious.
Twenty-seven firefighters from all six Cambridge stations were called to the scene, where one suffered from second-degree burns.
They were brought to the hospital but later released.
The Ontario Fire Marshall’s office says crews thought the fire was under control when it suddenly spread rapidly on the first floor and trapped four firefighters on the second floor.
Those firefighters had to escape from the second window.
At least $700,000 of damage was sustained to the home.
Thanks to working smoke alarms, the family was able to get out safely.
Chad McCrudden says he knows the family of five.
"My wife spoke to the children this morning," he said. "They're doing as best as they can. They're trying to process what happened and how things can proceed and what they can do from here."
Video footage show the house completely engulfed in flames.
“I was shaking because I didn't know,” said next door neighbour Yohann Aziza as he described the scene. "Is the fire going to to get the fence? is it going to get to the house?”
Investigators are still looking into the cause of the fire.
They had to tear down the property to be able to get close and gather evidence.
Homes on either side of the property were also evacuated.
The Ministry of Labour is also investigating.
The Red Cross met with the impacted families on Friday to assess their needs and assist them following the fire.
