The scene after a fire at a home on Queen Street in Tilbury. May 21, 2020. (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Fire and Emergency Services)The scene after a fire at a home on Queen Street in Tilbury. May 21, 2020. (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Fire and Emergency Services)
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Accidental fire scorches porch in Tilbury

The cause is going down as "accidental" after a fire broke out at a home in Tilbury Thursday afternoon.

Chatham-Kent fire crews from Merlin, Tilbury, and Wheatley were all called to the scene at 119 Queen St. at around 3:45 p.m. Thursday.

Investigators said the fire started on the front porch and quickly spread to the attic.

The damage was estimated at $100,000, but no injuries were reported.

Fire officials are also reminding residents to have a working smoke alarm on every level of your home and working CO alarms outside of all sleeping areas.

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