Watford library to close during major renovation project
OPP looking for help to determine what caused fire at Duststop in Petrolia
July 27, 2020
Petrolia/North Enniskillen fire officials and the Lambton OPP are still trying to figure out what might have caused a fire at Duststop Air Filters.
Just before 7 pm Friday, firefighters were called to the factory on Centre Street. Black smoke was coming from the warehouse.
Petrolia/North Enniskillen Fire Chief Jay Arns says fire crews worked into the night to put the fire out. Equipment, air filters and the building were all damaged. No one was injured.
Company officials are still trying to assess the value of what was lost. And, the OPP is asking the public for help with the investigation into the fire. It’s asking anyone with “knowledge of this incident” to call police.
Arns says would not say if the blaze was arson saying the cause is still under investigation.
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Watford library to close during major renovation project
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The Independent Watford’s library is getting major improvements. The facility will be closing from Aug. 21 to Oct. 18 as Lambton County and Warwick Township complete a number of upgrades for accessibility and to improve service and the technology at the branch. In a news release officials say a new accessible service desk will be added as well as new
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Walpole Island First Nation senior dies in vehicle recovered from St. Clair River
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Plympton-Wyoming puts the brakes on increased development fees
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Local Track and Field Athletes win medals at event In St. Catharines
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