Fire on Forsyth Street, Aug 27, 2021. BlackburnNews.com Photo by Melissa Kelly.Fire on Forsyth Street, Aug 27, 2021. BlackburnNews.com Photo by Melissa Kelly.
Sarnia

UPDATE: Careless smoking sparks morning basement fire

Sarnia Fire and Rescue say a fire on Friday morning was accidental in nature, caused by careless smoking.

The fire department was called to a basement fire in the 200 block of Forsyth Street just after 7 a.m.

No injuries were reported, and damage was pegged at around $60,000.

Forsyth Street was closed from Essex Street to George Street, but has since re-opened.

(Fire on Forsyth Street, Aug 27, 2021. BlackburnNews.com Photo by Melissa Kelly)

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