Shed fire causes $300,000 damage
Chatham-Kent firefighters were called to a working structure fire on Gosnell Line in Chatham-Kent, Ont., on Thursday, July 25, 2024. (Source: CK Fire)
Chatham-Kent firefighters were called to a working structure fire on Thursday.
It started around 1:20 p.m. on Gosnell Line.
Upon initial arrival, crews were confronted with heavy flames from a large drive shed.
The fire was brought under control. A Chatham-Kent Fire and Rescue inspector was called to the scene. The cause is undetermined.
Damage estimate is about $300,000.
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