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Improper disposal of ash from wood-burning appliance likely cause of garage fire

THUNDER BAY -- Investigators suspect the improper disposal of ash or charcoal is what led to a Thursday evening garage fire in Westfort. Firefighters with the Thunder Bay Fire Rescue were dispatched to East Mary Street at about 8:30 p.m.

THUNDER BAY -- Investigators suspect the improper disposal of ash or charcoal is what led to a Thursday evening garage fire in Westfort.

Firefighters with the Thunder Bay Fire Rescue were dispatched to East Mary Street  at about 8:30 p.m.

Firefighters at the scene managed to snuff out the blaze, but not before it caused significant damage to the building and the contents within.

No injuries were reported as a result of this fire.

Firefighters believe the improper disposal of contents from a wood-burning appliance led to the fire, but could not confirm because the investigation was still ongoing.


(CKPR Radio)

 





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