A barbecue fire torched a Flamborough home Saturday, causing $300,000 in damages.

Fire crews were first called in to the home on 1161 Settler's Road around 5:20 p.m.

Hamilton Fire spokesperson Claudio Mostacci said firefighters encountered heavy smoke and flames as soon as they got there.

According to the homeowner, a barbecue had started the fire. Flames were shooting out the bottom where the tank and hosing system connect, he said. The flames then spread to the house.

Firefighters spent two hours dousing the flames, Mostacci said. A total of 17 units were called in – many of which were tanker trucks because the rural area isn't connected to municipal water.

"It was definitely a stubborn fire," he said. Damages are estimated at $300,000. No one was injured.

Mostacci cautioned homeowners to check their barbecues after the winter to make sure they haven't deteriorated and everything is connected properly.