Construction on Camlachie golf course condos may begin in 2027
No injuries in Croton Line fire
November 21, 2022
A home on Croton Line was damaged but no one was injured in a fire early Monday morning.
Firefighters from Dresden and Thamesville in Chatham-Kent responded to the home just before 5 this morning. Firefighters were able to stop the flames from getting to a nearby propane tank.
Officials say no one was injured and the cause is under investigation.
They add about $250,000 in damage was done to the home.
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