St. Clair Twp. firefighters battle blaze on Water Street in Sombra - June 3/26 (Photo courtesy of St. Clair Twp.St. Clair Twp. firefighters battle blaze on Water Street in Sombra - June 3/26 (Photo courtesy of St. Clair Twp.
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Sombra century home severely damaged in stubborn fire

Damage is said to be extensive in a house fire Wednesday evening in Sombra.

St. Clair Township Firefighters responded to a home on Water Street at around 6:35 p.m.

Fire Chief Richard Boyes said over 40 firefighters responded to what he describes as a stubborn blaze.

"I believe it was one of the original houses down there. It was heavy timber construction so the fire worked its way up the walls and got into the roof and it was just very difficult to access," said Boyes.

He said residents home at the time were able to make it out safely, and no injuries were reported.

Damage is estimated at around $300,000.

"Upon Station 5's arrival, heavy smoke and flames were showing," said Boyes. "We started an aggressive interior and exterior attack. It was a very stubborn blaze, we didn't clear the scene until 12:30 a.m."

Boyes said they suspect the fire was cooking related, however, the investigation is ongoing.

St. Clair Twp. firefighters battle blaze on Water Street in Sombra - June 3/26 (Photo courtesy of St. Clair Twp.St. Clair Twp. firefighters battle blaze on Water Street in Sombra - June 3/26 (Photo courtesy of St. Clair Twp.

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