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Street reopened following fire above former restaurant in Owen Sound

8th Street East between 2nd and 3rd avenues in Owen Sound is now open following a fire this afternoon above the former Norma Jean's Bistro.

Firefighters arrived just after noon on Monday to find smoke coming from above the former Norma Jean's Bistro on 8th Street East, which closed back in July.

No word on the extent of damage or a cause.

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