Fire on Malden Hill Dr. ruled accidental, damage estimate $50,000-$75,000

Amherstburg firefighters battle a fire at a home on Malden Hill Dr. March 14.Fire on Malden Hill Dr. ruled accidental, damage estimate $50,000-$75,000

A Friday night fire on Malden Hill Dr. caused damage in the range of $50,000-$75,000 but there were no injuries.

All three stations responded to the call after 9 p.m. Friday and were on scene for several hours.

After investigation, the cause has been ruled accidental by the Amherstburg Fire Department.

“We were called in for a house fire. It was called in by the neighbours,” said Amherstburg deputy fire chief Ron Meloche. “Firefighters did a great job. They knocked it down quickly.”

Meloche gave the damage estimate, but said he would lean more on the $75,000 end.

Damage was contained to one part of the home, he added.

Amherstburg firefighters look for hot spots at the scene of a Malden Hill Dr. fire March 14.

In all, Meloche estimated there were 26-30 Amherstburg firefighters

on scene.

Officers with the Windsor Police Service - Amherstburg Detachment also assisted on scene.

By Ron Giofu