Fairbanks House Fire May 1, 2021 (Photo courtesy of Petrolia & North Enniskillen Fire Dept. via Facebook)Fairbanks House Fire May 1, 2021 (Photo courtesy of Petrolia & North Enniskillen Fire Dept. via Facebook)
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No injuries reported in fire at Fairbanks House in Petrolia

Petrolia and North Enniskillen fire crews responded to a structure fire at the historic Fairbanks House in Petrolia Saturday morning.

Fire Chief Jay Arns said there were no injuries.

Fairbanks House Fire May 2, 2021 (Photo courtesy of Petrolia & North Enniskillen Fire Dept. via Facebook) Fairbanks House Fire May 1, 2021 (Photo courtesy of Petrolia & North Enniskillen Fire Dept. via Facebook)

He said crews arrived shortly after 7:30 a.m.

"We made a quick entry. There was a visible fire with flames immediately inside the door with fire on three floors," said Arns. "The smoke alarm alerted the occupants who escaped prior to our arrival with two dogs. The crew had a quick knockdown of the fire."

The cause of the blaze is still under investigation and a damage estimate will likely be revealed Monday.

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