The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire on Meadow Park Drive in the Town of Huntsville over the weekend.
On Saturday, around 9 a.m., crews encountered heavy smoke and fire coming from a second-floor apartment upon arrival.
The fire department says the blaze was quickly knocked down and contained to the unit of origin.
Other areas in the building suffered smoke damage.
One person was assessed at the scene for smoke inhalation by Muskoka Paramedic Services and released.
Muskoka Victim Services was contacted and provided its service for the 5 displaced occupants of the building.
The fire is believed to have started in an electrical appliance and is not deemed suspicious.
Fire officials note the damage to the building and contents is estimated at $250,000.
