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Sarnia

House Fire Traced To Electric Dryer

A house fire in Sarnia Sunday night was caused by an electric dryer.

Firefighters responded at around 7:30pm to the 1000-block of Devine St. and managed to contain the blaze to the basement.

The occupants managed to get out safely.

Damage is estimated at $35,000.

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