Accidental garage fire in Tilbury

(Chatham-Kent Fire & Emergency Services)

Fire officials say $60,000 damage was caused after a garage fire in Tilbury.

Firefighters were called to 34 Prospect Street in Tilbury at 7:44 p.m. on Wednesday.

“On arrival they found a detached garage in the rear of the property fully involved,” stated Phil Thorburn, assistant chief.

“Crews quickly advanced hose lines and were able to quickly extinguish the fire before it spread to the nearby wooden fencing or house.”

Fire officials say no injuries were reported and the cause of the blaze has been ruled accidental.


– Photo credit: Chatham-Kent Fire & Emergency Services

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