Sarnia

Improper Disposal Of Ashes Blamed For Fire

The Plympton-Wyoming Fire Department has determined a house fire last Thursday was caused by ashes from a wood stove.

Firefighters were called to a home on Minielly Rd., just east of Oil Heritage Rd., around 11:30am Jan 8.

Chief Mike Vasey says their investigation of the four alarm blaze has concluded.

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No one was injured in the fire.

The home reportedly belongs to the founder of Sarnia's Abbott Boats Bill Abbott.

Abbott Boats in Sarnia was destroyed by fire in 2006.

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