A photo of the fire in Goderich near MicroAge (From CKNX)A photo of the fire in Goderich near MicroAge (From CKNX)
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UPDATE: Fire in Goderich under control

The Goderich Fire Department has a structure fire under control on Cambridge Street.

Large plumbs of black smoke could be seen above Goderich earlier Thursday afternoon between Oxford Street and Walnut Street.

A portion of Cambridge Street was barricaded while fire trucks were at the scene.

Fire officials said the fire originated in a garage.

The hydro was also out at some intersections but was expected to be restored within short order.

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A thunderstorm over Hillman Marsh.  (File photo courtesy of Robert Longphee)

Severe thunderstorms likely Thursday

Just before 3 p.m., Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for a large area including Sarnia-Lambton, London-Middlesex, Huron County and Perth County.