Fire on Petrolia Line Sunday, May 15, 2022. Photo courtesy of the Petrolia and North Enniskillen Fire Dept. via Facebook. Fire on Petrolia Line Sunday, May 15, 2022. Photo courtesy of the Petrolia and North Enniskillen Fire Dept. via Facebook.
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Heritage building damaged in fire

The cause of a fire Sunday at a heritage building in Petrolia is still under investigation.

Petrolia and North Enniskillen Fire Chief Jay Arns said crews responded to a structure fire on Petrolia Line shortly before 11:30 a.m.

He said crews were able to make quick entry and get a fast knockdown of the blaze.

No injuries were reported and damage is estimated at $100,000.

Arns said the blaze could have been a lot worse.

"Heritage buildings are a challenge in themselves due to their age and construction materials," said Arns. "There were also a lot of files and boxes of papers in the lawyer's office, but crews were able to keep the fire from spreading through the entire structure."

Plympton-Wyoming fire crews also assisted with the call.

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