Several family pets were lost in a house fire on Highway 6 near Port Dover on Monday afternoon.
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Fire crews from five Norfolk stations responded to the scene at about 2:45 pm
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The single-family home was fully involved when firefighters arrived.
The blaze was brought under control by about 5 p.m., Cory Armstrong-Smith, Norfolk County’s fire prevention officer, said in a media release.
“Despite high winds the fire was contained to the home, nearby vehicle and two small outbuildings,” he said.
Highway 6 was closed between Port Ryerse Road and Norfolk County Highway 24 East, said Norfolk OPP.
Total loss of the structures is estimated at $600,000. The cause remains under investigation.
It’s believed the property was insured.
“No injuries of occupants or firefighters were reported, but several family pets are not accounted for,” Armstrong-Smith said.
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Fire safety information is available from the Norfolk County Fire Department’s fire prevention bureau at 519-426-5870 or 226-NORFOLK weekends between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm People can also visit norfolkcountyfire.ca.
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