A Windsor Fire and Rescue command vehicle. (BlackburnNews.com file photo)A Windsor Fire and Rescue command vehicle. (BlackburnNews.com file photo)
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Christmas Eve house fire in Windsor displaces eight people

A fire in downtown Windsor has left eight people without a home.

Firefighters responded to a home in the 1300 block of Goyeau Street just before 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Crews arrived to significant smoke and flames coming from the home, but were able to put the fire out quickly.

An investigation determined the cause to be accidental. Those inside the home were able to get out safely and no injuries were reported.

Damages are pegged at $150,000.

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