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Extensive Damage In Watford Apartment Fire

The Ontario Fire Marshall has been called in to investigate a four-alarm fire in Watford.

Watford Deputy Chief Jim Hart says they were called to a two-story brick apartment in the 5200 block of Nauvoo Rd., between the Watford Legion and a Chinese food restaurant, around 9:15pm.

He says heavy smoke could be seen pouring from the upper unit upon arrival.

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Alvinston and Warwick volunteers were called in for mutual aid while an aerial truck was brought in from Petrolia.

Deputy Chief Hart says both upper and lower units were empty at the time.

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