Firefighters work to put out a fire at an abandoned building on Grand Ave. E. in Chatham. January 3, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Whitney Burk / Chatham-Kent Fire and Emergency Services)Firefighters work to put out a fire at an abandoned building on Grand Ave. E. in Chatham. January 3, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Whitney Burk / Chatham-Kent Fire and Emergency Services)
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Fire At Abandoned Building In Chatham

There is no word on a cause or a damage estimate yet after a fire broke out at a vacant building on Grand Ave. E in Chatham Wednesday night.

No injuries were reported either.

Fire officials say crews were called to the scene just after 10pm Wednesday, adding that firefighters were able to work quickly to prevent the fire from spreading.

The Ontario Fire Marshal's Office has been called in to investigate.

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