A home owner in Welland is facing a hefty fine for not having a working smoke detector.
Welland crews put out a fire at the home at 144 Thorold Road in February of this year.
Investigators found out that the building was an unlicensed short-term rental that had been leased.
A person in the home woke up in the night and discovered smoke inside and was able to get their family out of the building.
The owner has been fined $25,000 including court costs.
Deputy Fire Chief Matt Richardson is urging all property owners, especially those operating short-term rentals, to take fire safety seriously.