The damages are estimated at $3 million and the cause is going down as undetermined after a large fire on Inshes Avenue in Chatham.
Fire officials said crews from Station #1 and Station #2 in Chatham responded to the scene at 285 Inshes Ave. just after 9 a.m. Wednesday.
By the time they arrived, the flames were already spreading to a neighbouring restaurant.
Firefighters worked quickly to stop the blaze from spreading to any other businesses in the area and Station #15 from Raleigh North was also called in to help out.
As of 1 p.m. on Wednesday, there were still almost 50 firefighters at the scene along with two aerial trucks and five lines that were all being used to control the fire.
Paramedics with Chatham-Kent EMS also attended the scene, providing support for firefighters and CK police, who also evacuated a number of homes in the surrounding area.
No injuries were reported as a result of the fire.
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Chatham-Kent fire crews respond to a fire on Inshes Avenue in Chatham. May 19, 2021. (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Fire and Emergency Services)
Chatham-Kent fire crews respond to a fire on Inshes Avenue in Chatham. May 19, 2021. (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Fire and Emergency Services)
Chatham-Kent fire crews respond to a fire on Inshes Avenue in Chatham. May 19, 2021. (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Fire and Emergency Services)
Fire on Inshes Avenue in Chatham. May 19, 2021. (Photo courtesy of Dan Benn)
Fire on Inshes Avenue in Chatham. May 19, 2021. (Photo courtesy of Dan Benn)
Fire on Inshes Avenue in Chatham. May 19, 2021. (Photo courtesy of Dan Benn)
Chatham-Kent fire crews respond to a fire on Inshes Avenue in Chatham. May 19, 2021. (Photo courtesy of Al Douglas)
Firefighters respond to the scene of a blaze on Inshes Avenue in Chatham. May 19, 2021. (Photo submitted by Darren Soucie)
Firefighters respond to the scene of a blaze on Inshes Avenue in Chatham. May 19, 2021. (Photo submitted by Darren Soucie)
