Structure fire on Pain Court Line (Image from Chatham-Kent Fire and Emergency Services via Twitter)Structure fire on Pain Court Line (Image from Chatham-Kent Fire and Emergency Services via Twitter)
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Two sent to hospital due to structure fire in CK

UPDATE: Busy weekend for CK firefighters

Chatham-Kent Fire and Emergency Services (CKFES) has dispatched several stations to battle a fire on Pain Court Line.

The fire department has asked the public to avoid the area. Residents in the surrounding area of Pain Court Line, St. Bernadette Street, and Bear Line are advised to close windows and doors due to heavy smoke and high winds.

At this time, two people have been transported to hospital with smoke inhalation.

More information to come.

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