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Update on Car Fire in Kapuskasing

Fire crews were called to the scene of a burning vehicle on Highway 11 this morning. Part of the highway was blocked off in Kapuskasing by the golf course as firefighters tried putting out the blaze.

The Highway has since been reopened.

Fire Chief Pat Kennedy says since it was an older vehicle they think the cause of the fire was mechanical. Kennedy says the owners of the vehicle were headed back to Southern Ontario after a road trip out West. Nobody was injured in the fire, but many of the personal belongings that were in the car have been lost.

Kennedy asks that in situations like this residents stay back and let the fire crews do their job. He says one firefighter was almost hit as they were setting up.

Rudy Kadlec
Rudy Kadlec
I’m originally from Renfrew, Ontario, but took broadcasting at Niagara College. I’ve worked out in Manitoba and now made my way up to Northern Ontario. I’m always looking for interesting things going on around the community to share with friends! If you have a story or event going on feel free to send me an email and let me know! [email protected]

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