OPP Constable Andrew Gamble reports from the scene of a structure fire on Highway 6 outside Port Dover, March 25, 2024. Screenshot courtesy OPP West Region/X.OPP Constable Andrew Gamble reports from the scene of a structure fire on Highway 6 outside Port Dover, March 25, 2024. Screenshot courtesy OPP West Region/X.
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Norfolk County house fire causes $600K damage

Several pets were killed in a house fire west of Port Dover that caused $600,000 damage.

According to OPP Constable Andrew Gamble, Norfolk County firefighters were called to the blaze on Highway 6 between Port Ryerse Road and Norfolk County Highway 24 around 2:30 p.m. on Monday.

Despite high winds at the time, fire crews were able to contain the flames to the home, a nearby vehicle, and two small outbuildings.

No one was hurt, but several animals died in the fire.

The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.

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