BlackburnNews.com file photo.Damage to a home in the 300-block of Bright St. is estimated at $60,000 following a fire that broke out at around 9:30pm Wednesday night.
When firefighters arrived on scene, flames were visible in the front of the home.
They contained the blaze to the living room on the main floor.
No one was home at the time and no injuries are reported.
Fire investigators say the blaze started in a couch and it was most likely caused by a carelessly discarded cigarette.
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A house fire in Chatham has caused an estimated $250,000 in damage.
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