Damage estimated at $200,000 after house fire
Firefighters on scene of a fire on Hansen Crescent in Windsor, Ont. on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Source: Unofficial OnLocation/YouTube)
A house fire in the Devonshire Heights area caused $200,000 in damage, according to Windsor fire officials.
The blaze on Hansen Crescent broke out late Monday afternoon.
Windsor fire officials say the fire originated in the kitchen of the house.
No injuries were reported. Firefighters say the home had working smoke alarms.
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