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UPDATE: Basement Fire Tackled in Windsor

A basement fire in Windsor has caused $40,000 in damage.

Windsor Fire and Rescue says the fire started shortly before 10pm Saturday. Firefighters were called to a home on Kenora St near Mark Ave in the South Cameron neighbourhood on a report of a fire in the basement of the house.

When crews arrived, everyone was already out of the house, according to Windsor Fire.

The fire was quickly brought under control within a half hour. Crews were on scene venting the structure and checking for hot spots.

There were no reports of injuries. The fire was deemed an accident.

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