Smelting furnace blew-up at the Accurcast plant in Wallaceburg. March 08, 2017. (Photo courtesy of CKFES)There are no injuries after a minor explosion in Wallaceburg.
Fire crews responded around 11am Wednesday morning after a smelting furnace blew-up at the Accurcast plant at 333 Arnold St.
Damage is estimated at $2,000.
The factory was briefly evacuated.
The Ministry of Labour, TSSA and the Office of the Fire Marshal have been notified.
Local runners will lace up this weekend in support of cancer research.
Over 40 candidates are competing for a spot on the Walpole Island First Nation band council in the upcoming election on Saturday, September 19.
The event was originally planned to commemorate Corunna almost becoming the capital of Canada.
A meet the candidates night is planned on Monday, September 21 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Maawn Doosh Gumig Community and Youth Centre.
The series will bring both aspiring and established business owners together on Tuesday evenings at the Maawn Doosh Gumig Community Centre.
Gates for the three-day fair will open at the Wyoming Fair Grounds on Main Street on Friday, September 18, at 5 p.m., with opening ceremonies beginning at 7 p.m.
