Fire erupts at commercial plaza on Hwy. 11, south of Orillia

Roof work may have caused Hwy. 11 plaza fire in Oro-Medonte

All businesses in plaza remained closed today following Wednesday evening's blaze; chief says some sustained smoke and water damage

Fire erupts at commercial plaza on Hwy. 11, south of Orillia

The plaza, near Line 7 in Oro-Medonte, is home to several stores and a Canada Post depot

Rooftop Fire Damages Highway 11 Commercial Plaza In Oro-Medonte Near Barri

Firefighters were still dousing hotspots hours after a blaze erupted at a commercial plaza on the south side of Highway 11, near Line 7. Oro-Medonte Fire Chief Roree Payment told Barrie 360 crews were alerted around 6 p.m. Wednesday about smoke coming from the plaza, located north of Barrie. Image - Oro-Medonte Fire Chief Roree Payment/X Payment said crews determined there was a significant fire in the roof area With help from Orillia and Sever…