Windsor Fire and Rescue truck (Photo by Maureen Revait) An overloaded electrical socket gets the blame for a house fire that displaced five people Tuesday morning.
The fire was reported around 8 a.m. on Central Avenue between Franklin Street and Metcalfe Street.
It started in a second-floor bedroom.
No one was hurt, but Windsor Fire and Rescue Services said the fire caused about $50,000 damage.
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.
