The scene of a house fire on Wallace Street in Thamesville. November 28, 2019. (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Fire and Emergency Services)The scene of a house fire on Wallace Street in Thamesville. November 28, 2019. (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Fire and Emergency Services)
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Strong winds pose challenge for firefighters in Thamesville

No injuries are being reported after a house fire broke out on Wallace Street in Thamesville early Thursday morning.

Chatham-Kent firefighters from Station 8 and Station 9 both responded to the scene at around 1 a.m.

Officials said they had to battle extreme winds at the time, too.

Investigators said the cause is unknown at this time and there is no word yet on a damage estimate.

The scene after a fire on Wallace Street in Thamesville. November 28, 2019. (Photo courtesy of Bert Jacques)The scene after a fire on Wallace Street in Thamesville. November 28, 2019. (Photo courtesy of Bert Jacques)

The scene after a fire on Wallace Street in Thamesville. November 28, 2019. (Photo courtesy of Bert Jacques)The scene after a fire on Wallace Street in Thamesville. November 28, 2019. (Photo courtesy of Bert Jacques)

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