FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION – A garage fire that broke out at a Mission Road home has been deemed accidental.
The fire, which broke out late on Wednesday morning, did claim the life of a cat that was inside the garage at the time and was unable to escape.
An Anishinabek Police Service officer said fire officials believe a wood stove was to blame for the blaze, adding that no people were hurt.
Thunder Bay Fire Rescue crews also responded and cleared the scene shortly after 1 p.m.
The incident remains under investigation.
