A Chatham-Kent Fire Department truck. (Photo by Allanah Wills)A Chatham-Kent Fire Department truck. (Photo by Allanah Wills)
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Fire at vacant industrial building in Wheatley

The damages are estimated at $20,000 after a fire at an abandoned industrial building in Wheatley Sunday night.

Chatham-Kent Fire and Emergency Services were called to the building on Erie Street South at 9:15 p.m.

Crews from Wheatley and Tilbury were able to quickly knock down most of the fire at the back of the building but stayed at the scene to keep an eye out for hot spots.

The cause is listed as undetermined and no injuries were reported.

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