The scene after a fire on Creek Street in Wallaceburg. May 26, 2020. (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Fire and Emergency Services via Twitter)The scene after a fire on Creek Street in Wallaceburg. May 26, 2020. (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Fire and Emergency Services via Twitter)
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UPDATE: Two house fires and a plane crash in CK

It was a busy night for emergency crews in Chatham-Kent overnight as firefighters were called to two house fires and a plane crash.

The first fire was at 1030 Kerr Ave. in Erieau -- firefighters from Station 14 in Erieau were called to the scene at around 2 a.m. Tuesday to investigate reports of smoke coming from the home. They arrived on scene within minutes, but by that time, the home was already fully engulfed in flames.

Chatham-Kent police said a 73-year-old woman was found dead in the residence. The Ontario Fire Marshall has been called in to investigate.

Anyone with information is also asked to contact Constable Rob Bowles at robbo@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6655. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

Fire crews were also called to a fire at a home at 525 Creek St. in Wallaceburg at around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday. One person was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries as a result of the fire in Wallaceburg and the damage was estimated at $100,000. The cause is still under investigation.

In the meantime, a small bi-plane crashed at the municipal airport just outside of Chatham at around 9 p.m. Monday night, as well. Chatham-Kent police said the plane sustained about $50,000 worth of damage on the runway while landing, but the pilot and his passenger were both uninjured.

Transport Canada is now taking the lead in the investigation.

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