Structure fire in St. Clair Township on May 3, 2025. (Photo supplied by St. Clair Township Fire Department)
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Fire in St. Clair Township causes $100K in damage

No one was hurt during a large fire in St. Clair Township.

Shortly before 9 p.m. on Saturday, firefighters with the St. Clair Township Fire Department were called to Old River Road in Port Lambton.

When they arrived, they found a fully involved garage fire. Firefighters were able to control the blaze before it spread to the attached residence.

One person inside the home was assessed on scene for smoke inhalation but didn't need to go to hospital. One firefighter was taken to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance in Wallaceburg, but was later released.

The extent of the damage is estimated to be around $100,000.

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