Investigators report rags used for staining are to blame for a fire at 744 Front Rd. N in Amherstburg on Thursday morning which caused an estimated $500,000 in damage.
Firefighters rushed to the home around 8:30am yesterday, just south of Kingsbridge Dr.
Officials say the fire was out upon arrival and the flames were contained to a small area in the living room. No one was reported injured.
Officials report the rags self heated causing fire and smoke damage to the house.
— with files from Jason Viau
