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Windsor fire department investigating Tuesday morning blaze

Windsor fire investigators have determined that improper disposal of smoking material caused a fire on Parent Avenue Tuesday morning.

Fire crews responded to the blaze on Parent between Ottawa Street and Ellis Street at around 8 a.m. Windsor fire officials said six residents living in the home got out safely.

The fire started on the back porch of the upper unit. It caused around $35,000 in damage.

 

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Scoreboard, Aug 5

The Toronto Blue Jays lost 7-2 to the Houston Astros on Tuesday while the Detroit Tigers won their fourth straight, 8-0 over Seattle.