A burned-out vacant house on University Avenue West in Windsor, November 8, 2023. Photo provided by Windsor Fire and Rescue.A burned-out vacant house on University Avenue West in Windsor, November 8, 2023. Photo provided by Windsor Fire and Rescue.
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Fire destroys two-story home west of downtown Windsor

Windsor fire officials continue to investigate but say a vacant house fire on the city's west end caused $400,000 in damages.

Firefighters arrived at the home on University Avenue West near Cameron Avenue just after 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday, but it was already fully engulfed.

Police shut down University Avenue between Cameron Avenue and McKay Avenue, although it has since reopened.

Nobody was hurt.

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