Evacuation at 99 McNaughton Avenue West (Image by Jaryn Vecchio, Blackburn Media)Evacuation at 99 McNaughton Avenue West (Image by Jaryn Vecchio, Blackburn Media)
Chatham

Evacuation at 99 McNaughton Ave.

An evacuation took place at 99 McNaughton Avenue West in Chatham on Thursday afternoon due to a fire.

It's the same housing complex that was the site of an arson in August 2024 that displaced approximately 100 residents for several months.

First responders, including the Chatham-Kent Police Service (CKPS), Chatham-Kent Fire and Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS), were all on scene. Buses were also available to keep residents warm and transport them to shelter.

Police blocked off a section of McNaughton Avenue West in front of the building during the evacuation.

The cause of the fire hasn't yet been determined.

It's also unknown if there were any injuries.

Fire and evacuation at 99 McNaughton Avenue West in Chatham. (Photo by Paul Pedro, Blackburn Media)

With files from Paul Pedro

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