BlackburnNews.com file photo of a Windsor Fire and Rescue Services fire engine.Windsor Fire and Rescue Services says a 5-year-old girl is in hospital after her clothes caught fire when she was playing with a lighter.
Firefighters were called to a townhouse at 2619 Lauzon Rd. Thursday afternoon.
In a tweet, Windsor fire officials say the girl suffered burns on 33% of her body.
Windsor Regional Hospital spokesman Steve Erwin confirms the girl is in serious but stable condition. She's being transferred to hospital in London.
SPS Board Chair Kelly Ash said the decision followed discussions with Acting Chief Mike Federico and aligns with practices at other police services.
The annual Canada Day parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, from Wildwood Park to Kenwick Park.
The $7.6 million project, which also involved water and sewer infrastructure improvements, began in 2024.
The Toronto Blue Jays dropped their third in a row Thursday, 6-5 to the visiting Texas Rangers, and the Detroit Tigers suffered a 2-1 loss to Houston.
The week-long celebration starts on Saturday and continues to next Friday.
Environment Canada said Thursday night that severe thunderstorms were moving further east after rain and high winds affected portions of the region.
