Firefighters battle a boat fire on the St. Clair River in St. Clair Township, September 3, 2020. (Photo courtesy of the St Clair Township Fire Department via Facebook)Firefighters battle a boat fire on the St. Clair River in St. Clair Township, September 3, 2020. (Photo courtesy of the St Clair Township Fire Department via Facebook)
Sarnia

Boat catches fire, collides with other watercraft

Three boaters from the U.S. were lucky to escape injury after their vessel caught fire on the St. Clair River.

The Ontario Provincial Police said on Thursday at around 2 p.m., the boat caught fire for unknown reasons and drifted into Canadian waters before striking a dock, another vessel, and a sea-doo on St. Clair Parkway in St. Clair Township.

The OPP assisted the Canadian Border Service Agency, the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre, and the St. Clair Fire Department as the fire was extinguished.

The three occupants of the boat were not hurt and were taken back to the U.S. by the United States Coast Guard.

The Ministry of Environment has attended the scene to check for any fuel spillage and monitor the cleanup of the vessel.

Read More Local Stories

A Tilbury man was found unresponsive behind the wheel of a pick up truck at a Sarnia gas station - Oct. 9/24 (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police Service via X)

Unconscious man charged with impaired driving

Sarnia police were called to a gas station on Indian Road South Wednesday, where they found a man passed out in a vehicle, with a needle still in his arm.

Photo courtesy of the Walpole Island Fire Department via Facebook.

Firefighter among three people taken to hospital after Walpole Island fire

On Wednesday night, the Walpole Island Fire Department responded to a fire on Chiefs Road North.

house for sale (Photo courtesy of Feverpitched / Royalty-free / iStock / Getty Images Plus)

Real estate market records September rebound

Sarnia-Lambton Association of Realtors President Jeremy Guerette said there was an increase in new listings, sales and dollar volume.

File photo courtesy of © Can Stock Photo Inc. / monkeybusiness

Construction activity continues to slow as colder months approach

In September, 30 permits were issued at Sarnia City Hall, down from 52 in August, worth a total of $3.7 million.

The roof is placed on the Canatara Cabin. Image courtesy of the Lambton Heritage Museum.

Roof lifted onto Canatara Cabin at Grand Bend museum

They're hoping to have a ribbon cutting ceremony and open the cabin to visitors in the spring.

(File photo courtesy of © Can Stock Photo / 4774344sean)

Non-profit supports outreach programs for Lambton seniors

A non-profit organization has donated $4,000 to Lambton Elderly Outreach to help host events so older adults can get involved in social activities.