Sarnia Fire responds to a townhouse on Kathleen Avenue. September 26, 2022 Image courtesy of SPFFA Twitter.

No injuries in basement fire

By Melanie Irwin

September 27, 2022 - 12:33pm

Damage is estimated at $80,000 following a basement fire on Kathleen Avenue Monday afternoon.

Sarnia Fire and Rescue Services, Fire Life Safety Educator Mike Otis said crews from three stations responded to a structure fire at a townhouse in the 400 block at around 12:30 p.m.

"The fire was determined to be accidental in nature, with no injuries," Otis said.

Otis said working smoke alarms alerted the people in the unit to the fire and they were able to get out safely.

Update: @SarniaFire firefighters responded just before 12:30pm to a basement fire. Everyone was able to get out safely after being alerted by working smoke alarms. There are no injuries to report and the fire has been ruled accidental in nature. https://t.co/BlwQKsd88T
— Sarnia Fire Rescue (@SarniaFire) September 27, 2022

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