The Chatham-Kent Fire Department logo. (Photo by Bob Becken)The Chatham-Kent Fire Department logo. (Photo by Bob Becken)
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$20K Damage In Duplex Fire

Chatham-Kent fire officials say a quick response to a late night fire likely saved a home.

Crews were called to a duplex at 138 Grand Ave. E in Chatham around 11:45pm yesterday. Fire officials say a quick interior attack limited the actual fire damage to the residence.

Damage is pegged at $20,000, most of which was caused by smoke, while property saved is estimated at $200,000.

Investigators say the fire started in the area of the roof but the cause is going down as undetermined.

No one was injured.

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