‘Where is the apology’ asks Aamjiwnaang Chief
Dryer fire contained in Petrolia
November 13, 2024
Petrolia/North Enniskillen firefighters are reminding people to check their dryers after a small fire.
Wednesday, around 3:30 pm, firefighters were called to the seniors complex for a dryer fire. Crews moved quickly and were able to contain the damage to just the dryer itself, pulling the unit out of the apartment. No one was injured in the incident.
Fire officials remind homeowners always keep your dryers lint trap cleaned out.
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