Windsor fire crews battle a blaze on Pierre Street on March 31, 2023. (Photo courtesy of @_OnLocation_ via Twitter)

Windsor fire crews battle a blaze on Pierre Street on March 31, 2023. (Photo courtesy of @_OnLocation_ via Twitter)

Damage estimated at $400K after house fire in Walkerville

By Millar Hill

April 1, 2023 - 11:39am

Damage is being estimated at $400,000 after a fire early Friday morning in the Walkerville area.

Firefighters responded to the blaze around 2 a.m. at a home on Pierre Avenue, not far from Niagara Street and Erie Street.

The cause of the fire is being listed as accidental.

No injuries are reported but one person has been displaced.

HOUSE FIRE - Windsor 2:00am - 900 block of Pierre Ave - Multiple @WindsorFire1 on scene - Defensive operations underway - Heavy fire conditions showing#Windsor https://t.co/IXAO1vEypz pic.twitter.com/oXTkq98nKW
— On Location (@_OnLocation_) March 31, 2023

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