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)