A Windsor Fire and Rescue truck is seen on Glengarry Avenue, May 25, 2023. Photo courtesy On Location/Twitter.A Windsor Fire and Rescue truck is seen on Glengarry Avenue, May 25, 2023. Photo courtesy On Location/Twitter.
Windsor

Firefighters busy in Windsor, Amherstburg Thursday

Fire crews in Windsor and Amherstburg worked to tackle fires in their respective municipalities Thursday evening.

Windsor Fire and Rescue said firefighters were called shortly before 4:30 p.m. to Glengarry Avenue near Caesars Windsor. The fire was under control as of 5 p.m.

Glengarry Avenue was closed in both directions near the scene.

Around 5 p.m., Amherstburg Fire crews responded to a house fire on Richmond Street near George Street. When crews arrived, there was heavy smoke. Two fire stations were on scene battling the fire.

Several hours later, shortly after 8:15 p.m., Windsor firefighters tweeted they were working on an upgraded fire in Walkerville. Crews responded to the fire at the U-Haul storage facility on Walker Road near Seminole Street. Fire officials confirmed the fire was out a short time later, and firefighters were beginning overhaul and ventilation of the scene.

https://twitter.com/_OnLocation_/status/1661907796151943169

There were no immediate reports of injuries at any of the scenes.

Read More Local Stories

Upgrades completed at the blue rink at Clearwater Arena. October 3, 2025. (Photo courtesy of the City of Sarnia)

Scoreboard, Nov 15

The Leafs wrapped up a historic, winless 0–6–0 homestand with a 1–0 shutout loss to the Edmonton Oilers.

Province providing Family Service Kent $586K

The funding will be used to expand the organization's Senior Trustee Program, which provides trusted, practical financial support to seniors experiencing cognitive decline, isolation, or financial vulnerability.

Detail blue line with puck on ice hockey rink. © Can Stock Photo / fotoduki

Scoreboard, Nov. 14

Loads of local hockey action, and Canada punched a ticket to the semis of the IIHF Women's World Championship.