Firefighters battled a blaze in Wallaceburg early Thursday morning, November 17, 2022 at the apartment complex at 800 Wallace Street.
“Firefighters from Station #3 – Wallaceburg were dispatched to a smoke investigation at 800 Wallace Street in Wallaceburg,” fire officials said in a media release.
“Upon arrival they were met with smoke and flames visible from a second storey apartment unit. The crews initiated an offensive attack. There was a quick knock down of the fire, but contents within the unit and the unit itself was heavily damaged.”
Fire officials added: “Water damage to the unit below and beside. Smoke damage throughout the entire building. Station #3 – Wallaceburg volunteer firefighters and Station #2 – Chatham were on scene to assist. There were no injuries reported.”
The damage to the multi-unit swelling is estimated at $200,000, while $1-million in property was saved.
The cause of the fire is undetermined, fire officials added.
“Chatham-Kent Fire & Emergency Services offers free CHiRP Home Safety Checks,” fire officials say.
“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).”
