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Fire erupts at Wallaceburg Laundromat
“The business owner and some customers reportedly contacted firefighters after they noticed smoke coming from one of the clothes dryers.”
“The cause was ruled “accidental” and the damage is estimated at $175,000.”
The scene of a fire on Dufferin Avenue in Wallaceburg. November 30, 2021. (Photo courtesy of Toni Myers)
Chatham-Kent firefighters put out a blaze at Westown Laundromat in Wallaceburg. (Photo via @ckfiredept on Twitter.)
Dryer fire causes Talbotville, Ont. restaurant to temporarily close - CTV News
LONDON, ONT. -- A Talbotville, Ont. restaurant had to close its doors to the public Saturday morning because of a small fire.
Wayside Restaurant owner Bob Patel discovered the fire in a dryer around 9:30 a.m. and called 9-1-1.
Southwold fire crews quickly put out the blaze.
"Crews got dispatched to general fire alarm which got upgraded en route to a dryer fire. Smoke was showing, made quick entry and knocked the fire down and checking for any extension," said Southwold chief Jeff McArthur.
Wayside Restaurant fire in Talbotville, Ont. on July 31, 2021. (Brent Lale/CTV London)
Wayside Restaurant fire in Talbotville, Ont. on July 31, 2021. (Brent Lale/CTV London)
Sarnia basement fire traced to clothes dryer
“The cause of a basement fire in Sarnia has been traced to a clothes dryer.”
“Damage was contained to a small area in the basement and is estimated at $20,000.”
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“We need to start over”: New Hamburg family displaced after dryer fire - CTV News Kitchener
A dryer that caught on fire in a New Hamburg home (Stephanie Villella / CTV News Kitchener)
“A New Hamburg family has been displaced after the clothes dryer caught fire, causing smoke damage to the entire house.”
“I know I saw a flame in the dryer, I know there was smoke but to tell you details, it really went quicker than you’d think,” she said. “I had no idea that my house was going to be engulfed in smoke.”
“Hardman says most of their belongings have been destroyed by smoke and three of their pet bunnies died.”
Lint filled dryer vent likely cause of townhouse fire - London Ontario
“Fire officials are reminding Londoners to clean their dryer vents after a fire at a Pond Mills townhouse on Tuesday.”
“The blaze caused an estimated $40,000 damage, but fortunately, no one was hurt.”
Firefighters work to extinguish a fire at a townhouse on Barberry Court, January 14, 2020. Photo courtesy of the London Fire Department.
Chatham Dryer Fire Causes $80K In Damages
“The Chatham-Kent fire department says a dryer was to blame for a fire early Sunday morning.”
“She says firefighters quickly put out the fire and prevented it from spreading beyond the laundry room. It is reported that there was heavy smoke damage throughout the rest of the unit.”
“Damages are estimated at $80,000.”
Dryer fire at 349 Sandy St. in Chatham. February 4, 2018. (Photo courtesy of CKFES.)