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No one injured in Wyoming fire

March 6, 2023

Firefighters from Wyoming, Camlachie and Petrolia are working to put out a house fire in Wyoming this hour.

Firefighters were called to the home on London Road around 1 pm.

Neighbours say the homeowners were home at the time but did get out in time.

The garage has been destroyed and firefighters at 2pm were inside the home trying to control the fire while smoke came from the roof.

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Dane Nisbet to be honoured by Sarnia Hockey Association

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Petrolia councillor to run in Dawn-Euphemia

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Home of one of Courtright’s first businesses demolished

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