The Amherstburg Fire Department has issued a damage estimate of approximately $500,000 after a fire in the Kingsbridge subdivision.
Amherstburg firefighters were called to a house fire in the 400 block of McLellan Ave. around midnight Friday night. Upon arrival, fire chief Michael Mio said crews observed fire coming from the rear of the residence. The Amherstburg Fire Department had crews from all three stations, 39 firefighters in total, on hand to fight the fire.
“Crews had a quick knockdown of the fire, but it extended into the attic from the kitchen area,” said Mio.
Fire crews remained on the scene for approximately three-and-a-half hours to get the fire out. There were no injuries reported with Mio adding no one was home at the time.
“The cause of the fire is still under investigation however, we are concentrating on an area of the kitchen that had appliances and battery chargers plugged in,” said Mio.
Mio issued general safety tips for all residents.
“This is a reminder to ensure that unattended appliances are always unplugged and that residents only purchase certified batteries and continuously monitor the battery health,” he said. “As always, make sure to test smoke alarms/CO detectors regularly, especially as we spring forward this weekend.” McLellan Ave. fire causes about $500K damage
By Ron Giofu