West Street fire in Chatham on February 17, 2026. (Photo supplied by Chatham-Kent Fire & Rescue)No one was hurt when a Chatham home went up in flames.
The fire happened on West Street shortly after 5 p.m. on Tuesday.
According to Chatham-Kent Fire & Rescue (CKFR), crews saw flames coming from the back of the home as soon as they arrived.
CKFR explained that everyone in the home quickly escaped after their smoke alarm went off.
In total, the home suffered around $200,000 in damage.
The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation.
A child services agency in Chatham-Kent is among the first in Ontario to sign an agreement with local school boards to strengthen the mental health system for children and youth.
Canada defeated Cuba 7-2 at the World Baseball Classic to advance to the quarter-finals for the first time ever in the tournaments history. Canada will face the U.S. on Friday.
The Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority is urging extreme caution around waterways as wet weather is expected to cause ponding, standing water, and flooding throughout Chatham-Kent.
Anyone who underwent a procedure at MicroFleek on Queen Street in Chatham between December 1, 2024, and March 6, 2026, is advised to speak with a family doctor or walk-in clinic.
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Certain Chatham-Kent councillors shared frustrations about a recent meeting that had the mayor and seven councillors in attendance.
