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Fire Burns Down Carport In Owen Sound

Fire burned down a carport and shed in Owen Sound.

The call came Thursday morning from a 7th Ave East address. The home owners were out of the home when emergency crews arrived and homes north and south of the property were also evacuated.

Owen Sound firefighters were able to put out the fire before it took hold of the main structure.

A cause hasn't been determined.

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