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Shuniah campers evacuated, Lakeshore Road closed after motor home fire

Some Shuniah cottagers were evacuated, and a portion of Lakeshore Drive was shut down after a motor home caught fire near Sunnyside Beach Road Wednesday.

Some Shuniah cottagers were evacuated, and a portion of Lakeshore Drive was shut down after a motor home caught fire near Sunnyside Beach Road Wednesday.

The Shuniah Volunteer Fire Department was called Wednesday morning, the situation becoming dangerous when fire crews noticed an attached propane tank which had the potential to explode. Firefighters evacuated the area and the OPP were called in to control traffic on Lakeshore Drive.

The tank was able to properly ventilate itself and fire crews were able to douse the blaze. The road was reopened and the campers returned. Fire Chief Blair Arthur says they're still looking into the cause.





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