Chatham-Kent fire truck. (Photo by Natalia Vega)Damage is estimated at $10,000 after a house fire in Merlin.
CK fire officials say it happened on Thursday night on Erie St. S, and was caused by an accumulation of lint in a clothes dryer.
Working smoke alarms are being credited for alerting the home's residents, who were sleeping at the time.
Firefighters were able to contain the blaze to the laundry room.
Environment Canada has issued an Orange Air Quality Warning because smoke from the wildfires in northwestern Ontario are expected to move into the Chatham-Kent and Windsor area later on Wednesday.
The Bank of Canada held the interest rate at 2.25 per cent.
The majority of Ontarians say the increase in gas prices this summer has put a crimp in their summer plans, according to a new survey.
The U10 Cougars will play in the Ontario Summer Football League 'A' Division championship this Sunday at York University.
The American League shut out the National League 4-0 in the MLB All-Star Game Tuesday night.
Chatham-Kent fire crews responded to Park Street, near the Baxter Street intersection, at roughly 6:30 a.m. Tuesday morning.
