A firefighter had to be taken to hospital and a family pet has perished following a house fire in Pain Court.
Chatham-Kent Fire and Emergency Services responded to the blaze at 7092 Pain Court Line just after 3 p.m. on Tuesday. Three stations were called fight the fire.
Fire officials said one firefighter was taken to hospital by EMS "for precautionary checks due to the punishing high heat conditions," adding he was released home Tuesday evening. A dog also died as a result of the fire.
Pain Court Line between Winter Line Road and Jacob Road was closed to traffic as emergency crews respond to an active house fire.
The Ontario Fire Marshal's Office has been called to investigate the cause of the fire alongside CK fire investigators.
A damage estimate has not been provided.
Pain Court Line closed between Winterline Road & Jacob Road due to working house fire. pic.twitter.com/fV0Peyf5ob
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