A Chatham-Kent Fire Department truck. (Photo by Bob Becken)Chatham-Kent fire officials are investigating the cause of an early morning blaze at an abandoned farm house.
On Saturday around 6:30am, fire crews were called to the farm house located on Jane Rd., in Thamesville.
The fire caused approximately $40,000 worth of damages.
Residents are being told to keep an eye out for fires at abandoned locations and report them to the authorities.
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.
