An apartment fire on Colborne Rd. in Sarnia August 7/15 (Blackburnnews.com Photo By Briana Carnegie)An apartment fire on Colborne Rd. in Sarnia August 7/15 (Blackburnnews.com Photo By Briana Carnegie)
Sarnia

Cause of Apartment Fire Determined

An electrical problem with a box fan in a window caused last Friday afternoon's apartment fire at 880 Colborne Rd. just north of the 402 overpass.

Sarnia Fire Rescue Services Platoon Chief Bill Sheane says fighting a high rise fire poses distinctive challenges.

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Damage is estimated at $120,000.

No injuries were reported.

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