Fire near Chatham Water Tower on October 21, 2026. (Photo supplied)An investigation is underway after a fire started at an encampment in Chatham.
The blaze broke out Wednesday afternoon near the Chatham Water Tower on Irwin Street.
CK Fire & Rescue told CK News Today that the fire is now a police matter. CK police have yet to comment on the incident.
According to Renee Geniole, the executive director of Reach Out Chatham-Kent, a tent caught on fire.
She also explained that one person suffered minor injuries but is expected to make a full recovery.
Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is offering a new tool to anyone who checks into the Inpatient Mental Health Unit.
The food manufacturing company plans to cut ties with the location next year.
Assault and mischief charges have been laid against a Chatham man after an alleged assault on a woman.
School buses in zones 5, 6 and 7 are cancelled for the morning of Thursday, October 22.
Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points in his return to Toronto, as the Raptors routed the Chicago Bulls 135-92 in their NBA season opener.
The federal and Ontario governments have announced another weapon against tariffs imposed by the U.S. administration.
