Structure fire at 1227 Confederation St. September 13, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police Service via X)Structure fire at 1227 Confederation St. September 13, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police Service via X)
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Fire sparks at Sarnia storage facility

Sarnia Fire and police were called to the city's south end Wednesday afternoon after a structure fire was reported at the U-Haul storage facility on Confederation Street.

Large smoke plumes were seen billowing from the area shortly before 4 p.m.

Residents were asked to avoid Confederation Street between Trudeau Drive and Murphy Road.

More information will be added once it becomes available.

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