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Faulty block heater likely source of fire that destroyed truck, damaged home

THUNDER BAY -- An early morning fire has destroyed a pickup truck and left a southside home damaged. Firefighters with Thunder Bay Fire Rescue arrived on the scene at 1036 Alexandra Street just after midnight Friday.

THUNDER BAY -- An early morning fire has destroyed a pickup truck and left a southside home damaged.

Firefighters with Thunder Bay Fire Rescue arrived on the scene at 1036 Alexandra Street just after midnight Friday.

When crews arrived they found the pickup truck already completely engulfed in flames.

Firefighters were able to get the fire under control quickly after arriving.

While no cause is known at this time, investigators suspect a faulty block heater or wiring may be to blame.

(CKPR Radio)




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