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Fire Destroys St. Helens Home

An early morning house fire has gutted a home in St. Helens.

Fire crews from Lucknow, Wingham and Teeswater responded to the blaze southeast of Lucknow just after 2am this morning.

There were no injuries from the fire and crews were also able to save the family cat, however the home was destroyed.

Damage is currently estimated at $250,000.

 

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