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Fatal Fire on Elgin St in Wallaceburg

Date of Incident: 2022-02-17

Time of Call: 02:10

Address of Incident: 315 Elgin St, Wallaceburg

Responding Stations:
               Station #2 - Chatham
               Station #3 - Wallaceburg


Type of Incident: Structure Fire

Type of Building: Residential

Cause: Under Investigation

Comments on incident/response: Firefighters remain on scene at 315 Elgin St in Wallaceburg for a structure fire. Station #3 - Wallaceburg was called out just after 2am this morning and arrived on scene within minutes. Crews from Station #2 - Chatham and Wallaceburg volunteer firefighters also responded. Two persons rescued from the home have been confirmed deceased. Chatham-Kent Police Service & Chatham-Kent EMS are on scene. The scene is currently under investigation by CK Fire Prevention Team and the Office of the Fire Marshal.

Name of Person Releasing Information: Whitney Burk

Name of Contact Person For More Information: Whitney Burk

Phone Number: 519-436-3270