Windsor Fire and Rescue command vehicle, November 20, 2024. Photo by Mark Brown/WindsorNewsToday.ca.Windsor Fire and Rescue command vehicle, November 20, 2024. Photo by Mark Brown/WindsorNewsToday.ca.
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Person seriously burned in Dougall Avenue fire

Windsor fire officials say someone was seriously burned in a house fire on Thursday.

Windsor Fire and Rescue crews were called at around 3:30 p.m. to Dougall Avenue near Pine Street. A fire had broken out in the home's kitchen.

One person was rushed to hospital with second and third-degree burns on less than 15 per cent of their body.

Three dogs were also found in the home. They are safe.

The damage is estimated at $80,000. There was no word on what caused the fire.

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