Chatham-Kent Fire & Rescue had a busy weekend responding to four structure fires and numerous minor motor vehicle collisions.
Municipal officials say on Saturday, June 18, Station #4 – Dover responded to a structure fire at 7172 Paint Court Line.
The call came in at 12:46 p.m. with reports of heavy smoke in the area.
They were assisted by Station #15 – Raleigh North, Station #7 – Chatham South, Station #1 – Chatham’s Ladder 1-14, and Rehab Unit 1-13.
Minor injuries were reported and two occupants were transported to Chatham-Kent Health Alliance for medical care.
The cause of the fire is undetermined, and the estimated loss is $500,000.
On Friday, June 17, and Saturday, June 18 crews from stations #1, #2 – Chatham, and #7 – Chatham South were also dispatched to three other structure fires in the Chatham area.
Station #1 – Chatham responded to a deck on fire Friday, June 17 at 463 King St West at 5:50 p.m.
On Saturday, June 18, Station #2 – Chatham, responded to another deck on fire at 15 De Graeve Drive at 2:12 p.m. and then a garage fire with Station #7 – Chatham South at 5:05 p.m. at 559 McNaughton Ave.
No injuries were reported for all three incidents.
“CKFR would like to take this time to remind all CK residents about the importance of having working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their homes,” Municipal officials said in a media release.
“Working alarms provide a warning for you and your family to safely get out of your home should an emergency occur. Check the expiration date of your alarms. Both battery and hardwire alarms expire and need to be replaced, usually every 10 years or according to manufacturers’ instructions.”
If you would like assistance with your alarms, request a CHiRP Home Alarm Check by visiting ckfire.ca or calling 519-360-1998.
