Rigaud firefighters were called to 260 chemin de l'Anse at around 8:40 pm on Wednesday August 16, when a fire broke out in the basement of the residence. 

According to information obtained by Néomédia, the fire was quickly contained by the fire brigade. The firefighters intervened in force and severely limited the damage. 

Paramedics were dispatched to the scene to meet people who were there to celebrate a birthday. 

One lady, who was celebrating her birthday, suffered minor burns. She refused to be taken to hospital.