A fire on Moraviantown First Nation has resulted in $150,000 damage.
Firefighters from Bothwell and Orford responded to a blaze at 22459 Centre Road at around 8:20 p.m. on Friday night.
“Firefighters from Stations #9 & #10 responded (Friday) evening at 8:17 p.m. to a report of a structure fire,” fire officials said in a media release.
“Upon arrival, the crews were met with smoke and flames showing from the back of the ½ storey house. Crews quickly knocked down the majority of fire and firefighters remained on scene for an extended period to extinguish the challenging fire within the roof structure. The residences of the home self evacuated prior to the fire departments arrival. There were no injuries.”
The cause of the blaze is undetermined, fire officials say.
“Chatham-Kent Fire & Emergency Services offers free CHiRP Home Safety Checks,” fire officials said.
“Firefighters will come to your home check your alarms and chat about fire safety with you and your family. To request a CHiRP Check call 519-360-1998 or email ckfire@chatham-kent.ca.”
Fire officials added: “Protect your family from fire and carbon monoxide by having working smoke alarms on every level of your home and working CO alarms outside all sleeping areas (if your home has any fuel burning appliances, a fireplace, or an attached garage).”
