The old West Perth Fire Department in Mitchell. (Photo by Ryan Drury)

Major fire being contained by crews outside of Mitchell

By Ryan Drury

December 28, 2021 - 11:23am

A major structure fire is being contained by crews just outside of Mitchell.

Crews are battling a morning structure fire on a rural property on West Perth Line 39 off of Highway 23, just outside of Mitchell after a call came in just after 7 a.m., this morning. Firefighters from Milverton, Monkton, Atwood, Listowel, Sebringville and Seaforth are assisting the West Perth Fire Department. Police are also on-scene. Drivers should avoid the area. West Perth Fire Chief Bill Hunter confirmed to CKNX that no one was injured as a result of the blaze.

More details as they are made available.

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