Fire crews from the Chatham-Kent Fire Department are on scene of a dwelling fire on March 4, 2017 (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Fire)Fire crews from the Chatham-Kent Fire Department are on scene of a dwelling fire on March 4, 2017 (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Fire)
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Update: Charges Laid In Thamesville House Fire

Police in Chatham-Kent have charged a 46-year-old man after a house fire in Thamesville.

It happened shortly after 5pm on Dew Drop Ln.  Crews from the Thamesville and Bothwell stations responded to a report of a structure on fire.  When they arrived on scene the house was completely engulfed.

There were no reports of injuries and the fire was declared a total loss.  Damage estimates are at $120,000.

Police say it's the third fire at the home in the past week.

The Ontario Fire Marshal and Emergency Management offices were contacted and they are assisting the Chatham-Kent firefighters with the investigation.

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