Partial evacuation at Woodingford Lodge in Ingersoll - Updated

Updated October 29, 2026

Woodingford Lodge - Ingersoll update

Woodingford Lodge–Ingersoll has returned 15 of the 16 residents temporarily located at Rural Roads Health Services–Alexandra Hospital to their original rooms, with a remaining resident repatriated to an alternative, temporary location until repairs to their room are complete.

Woodingford Lodge in Ingersoll was partially evacuated on October 28 following a fire suppression valve incident that activated the home’s sprinkler system, causing minor water damage to baseboards in resident rooms.

Woodingford Lodge again extends its thanks to staff and residents, and to Alexandra Hospital and Ingersoll Fire Services for their support and commitment to caring for residents through this time.

Issued October 28, 2026

Partial evacuation at Woodingford Lodge in Ingersoll 

Woodingford Lodge in Ingersoll evacuated 16 residents this evening following a fire suppression valve failure that activated the home’s sprinkler system, causing water damage in some areas. 

All residents are safe and the home is secure. 

The home was evacuated at approximately 7:20 p.m. by staff and Ingersoll Fire Services. A total of 16 residents were transported by Ingersoll Fire Services and Woodingford staff to the Rural Roads Health Services–Alexandra Hospital site, where they remain in temporary accommodation under the care of Woodingford and hospital staff.

Notifications to family members of all residents are underway. 

Woodingford Lodge extends its thanks to Alexandra Hospital and Ingersoll Fire Services for their response and support, to staff for their quick emergency response, and residents for their patience and cooperation.