Fire officials say $400,000 damage was caused after a blaze at O’Neil Tire & Battery in Wallaceburg on Saturday, January 13.
Chatham-Kent Fire & Emergency Services officials say the cause of the fire was deemed accidental and no injuries were reported.
“Firefighters from stations #3 responded to reports of smoke coming from O’Neil Tire and Battery on McNaughton Ave. in Wallaceburg just after 10:30 a.m. on Saturday morning,” Chatham-Kent Fire & Emergency Services officials said in a press release.
“Upon arrival crews found heavy black smoke barreling from the structure. Station #3 volunteer firefighters and stations #1 & #2 were called to the scene for assistance.”
Fire officials say firefighters entered the building and quickly knocked down the blaze before it grew in size.
“Buildings such as these present significant challenges and hazards to firefighters,” stated Chris Case, assistant fire chief.
“By virtue of the fact that the fire broke out during the day and was noticed during its early stages, crews were able to get on scene, make entry and quickly extinguish before the whole building took hold.”
Fire officials peg the damage at $400,000.
Here is our coverage on the fire:
– Update: O’Neil Tire blaze ruled accidental
– Fire at O’Neil Tire and Battery in Wallaceburg
– Photo credit: Chatham-Kent Fire & Emergency Services
