Chatham-Kent Fire Department Truck. (Photo by Bob Becken)A Merlin area home has extensive damage after a fire just before 8 p.m., Sunday night.
Fire officials say a battery caught fire while it was charging, and quickly spread to the rest of the property.
There were no injuries, but $150,000 worth of damage was sustained.
Firefighters say, despite windy conditions, they were able to save a nearby garage and shed from catching fire.
The cause is accidental, and crews remain on scene.
Environment Canada has ended a yellow rainfall warning for parts of Ontario.
Hanover Police Service arrested a trespasser and ended up seizing drugs from the accused after an incident on July 30.
The Jays opened their home series against the Cardinals with a win off another Dylan Cease gem.
Nine young volunteers aged 11 to 17 spent three days exploring and protecting the Lake Huron coastline during the Coastal Conservation Youth Corps' inaugural program in Grand Bend from July 21 to 23.
An no-swim advisory has been issued for Kelso Beach at Nawash Park heading into the long weekend
Wheat finished lower to end the week.
