Essex fire crews respond to a blaze in the 100-block of Maidstone Ave. W, March 4, 2015. (Photo courtesy Essex fire)Essex fire crews respond to a blaze in the 100-block of Maidstone Ave. W, March 4, 2015. (Photo courtesy Essex fire)
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House Catches Fire In Essex

Nobody has been injured following a house fire in Essex Friday morning.

It happened at around 9:30am on Maidstone Ave. W and Talbot St.

The OPP had the area closed off while firefighters battled the blaze, but it has since been reopened to traffic.

The fire caused $50,000 in damage and has been ruled unintentional.

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