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There was extensive damage to a home on Petrolia Line west of Nauvoo Road Oct. 31, 2025.

November 1, 2025

The Independent

An Alvinston area family has been forced from their home after a fire.

Brooke Fire Service and Watford fighters were called to a home on Petrolia Line Oct. 31. They worked to salvage part of the home and rescue the animals inside.

The family says a neighbour called 9-1-1 and then went to rescue the family’s dogs.

There was extensive damage to a home on Petrolia Line west of Nauvoo Road Oct. 31, 2025. Photo via Facebook

Photos from the scene show extensive damage to back half of the home. Fire officials have not been available yet to give details of the blaze.

The Ontario Fire Marshal’s office is investigating.

The family has been put up by friends in the area.

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