Emergency crews at the scene of a house fire in Blyth on Nov. 23, 2016. (Photo by Tom Williscraft)Emergency crews at the scene of a house fire in Blyth on Nov. 23, 2016. (Photo by Tom Williscraft)
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Fire Damages House In Blyth

Quick action by a neighbour alerted firefighters to a house fire in Blyth Wednesday morning.

A neighbour heard a smoke alarm nearby around 7am, and contacted the Fire Department of North Huron.

Crews from Blyth and Wingham had the blaze under control quickly.

The house was unoccupied and the cause of the fire is listed as electrical in nature.

Fire Chief David Sparling estimates damage at around $75,000.

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