Burnt SUV being towed (Photo courtesy of Thomas Peacock)Burnt SUV being towed (Photo courtesy of Thomas Peacock)
Chatham

Vehicle fire at Dresden boat launch

Chatham-Kent firefighters were called to the Dresden boat launch on Saturday to extinguish a vehicle fire.

An eyewitness said that they heard explosions before the fire was put out and that the burnt-out SUV was towed away after they saw police arrive.

SUV being towed (photo courtesy of Thomas Peacock) SUV being towed (photo courtesy of Thomas Peacock)

It's not clear at this time if anyone was injured, but paramedics were also present.

Further updates will be provided as information becomes available.

 

 

 

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