Basement fire on Elgin Street November 5, 2023. Photo courtesy of Sarnia Firefighters via Facebook. Basement fire on Elgin Street November 5, 2023. Photo courtesy of Sarnia Firefighters via Facebook.
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Basement fire sparks on Elgin Street

No injuries were reported in a basement fire on Elgin Street in Sarnia on Sunday.

Sarnia Fire Rescue Services said crews were called to a two-storey structure at around 2:20 p.m. in the area of Elgin Street and Napier Street.

Officials said the small fire was easily extinguished. However, the cause remains undetermined at this time.

Most of the damage was limited to the contents of the basement.

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