Chatham-Kent Fire Department Truck. (Photo by Bob Becken)A Merlin area home has extensive damage after a fire just before 8 p.m., Sunday night.
Fire officials say a battery caught fire while it was charging, and quickly spread to the rest of the property.
There were no injuries, but $150,000 worth of damage was sustained.
Firefighters say, despite windy conditions, they were able to save a nearby garage and shed from catching fire.
The cause is accidental, and crews remain on scene.
A Ridgetown man has been charged with impaired driving following a crash on Highway 401 just east of London.
Chatham-Kent fire crews have responded to another encampment fire in Chatham.
The Chatham-Kent (CK) Chamber of Commerce has handed out the 2026 Business Excellence Awards recognizing outstanding achievements and contributions of local businesses and leaders.
Warm weather is here, but you might want to wait a bit before hitting the beach.
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent says there's no need for overnight warming centres outside of Chatham during declared extreme cold events.
Seth Jarvis scored the game-winner in overtime in Carolina's 4-3 comeback victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. The Stanley Cup Finals are now tied at one game apiece.
