Damage is pegged at $125,000, after a fire ripped through a storage building at 206 Elizabeth Street in Wallaceburg.
Chatham-Kent fire officials continue to investigate the blaze, which broke out at 8:38 p.m. on Wednesday.
“(The) fire cause has yet to be determined,” stated Bob Davidson, assistant fire chief.
“Station 3 (Wallaceburg) arrived to find a storage building with a significant working fire. A second alarm was immediately called and a truck was dispatched from Chatham to assist.”
The approximate $125,000 loss, includes damage to the building and loss of contents.
About $175,000 worth of property was saved, this includes the residence located at the back of the property.
Witnesses say the owner of the property had been taken to hospital, although the extent of the persons injuries are not known.
Neighbours said a small car/boat repair business operates out of the building.
Deb Houle Simpson, who lives across the Sydenham River from the building, said she could smell burning rubber at her house.
“You could hear the alarm from the building going off,” Houle said.
We’ll provide more information as it becomes available.
