Accidental house fire in Windsor causes $175K in damage

WINDSOR, ONT. -- One person is displaced after an accidental house fire in Windsor’s west end.

Windsor fire crews were able to quickly put out the blaze at a home in the 1700 block of Curry Avenue Wednesday morning.

Around 7:30 a.m., Windsor Fire and Rescue Services reported crews were at an upgraded working fire. By around 8:15 a.m., the fire was out and an investigator was attending the scene.

The fire was deemed accidental due to careless disposal of smoking materials. There were no injuries as a result.

The damage as a result is estimated at $175,000.

Fire investigation is complete at 1700 Block of Curry. Accidential. No injuries. 1 person displaced. Careless disposal of smoking materials. Damage is 175000. *MC

— Windsor Fire (@WindsorFire1) December 16, 2020