House fire just outside of Thamesville. Friday, December 16, 2022. (Photo via CKFES)House fire just outside of Thamesville. Friday, December 16, 2022. (Photo via CKFES)
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Large fire guts Thamesville-area home

A family won't be home for the holidays after a fire gutted a house just outside of Thamesville on Friday morning.

Chatham-Kent Fire and Emergency Services said the fire at 12533 River Line started just after 6 a.m. and caused an estimated $600,000 in damage.

Firefighters from Thamesville, Chatham South, and Ridgetown responded to the blaze.

No one was injured.

The cause is unknown at this time.

More to come.

House fire just outside of Thamesville. Friday, December 16, 2022. (Photo via CKFES)House fire just outside of Thamesville. Friday, December 16, 2022. (Photo via CKFES)

House fire just outside of Thamesville. Friday, December 16, 2022. (Photo via CKFES)House fire just outside of Thamesville. Friday, December 16, 2022. (Photo via CKFES)

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