BlackburnNews.com file photo.The Pt. Edward Fire Department quickly extinguished a basement fire at a home on Helena St. late Monday afternoon.
Chief Doug MacKenzie says the $50,000 blaze is believed to have originated from a dehumidifier. He says the electrical authority continues to investigate.
The homeowner was home at the time but was able to make it out safely.
Environment Canada has issued an Orange Air Quality Warning because smoke from the wildfires in northwestern Ontario are expected to move into the Chatham-Kent and Windsor area later on Wednesday.
The Bank of Canada held the interest rate at 2.25 per cent.
The majority of Ontarians say the increase in gas prices this summer has put a crimp in their summer plans, according to a new survey.
The U10 Cougars will play in the Ontario Summer Football League 'A' Division championship this Sunday at York University.
The American League shut out the National League 4-0 in the MLB All-Star Game Tuesday night.
Chatham-Kent fire crews responded to Park Street, near the Baxter Street intersection, at roughly 6:30 a.m. Tuesday morning.
