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Garage fire results in extensive damage but no injuries

The Elliot Lake Fire Department responded to a garage fire in the city on Friday afternoon.
Fire Chief John Thomas says that around 1:30 p.m., the fire department received a 911 call for a garage fire at 8A Washington Crescent.
Upon arrival on the scene, he says the fire fighters reported heavy fire and smoke conditions.
Thomas adds the fire was brought under control within minutes, but there was heavy damage to the structure and vehicles.
He says there were no injuries to report, the cause of the fire was deemed accidental, and the damage is estimated at $45,000.
Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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