THUNDER BAY – NEWS – At approximately 1:40PM EDT, Thunder Bay Fire & Rescue responded to a report of smoke issuing from a residence on Government Road.
Upon arrival, crews found a single family home fully involved, with smoke and flames coming through the roof.
Due to the building location, water supply was obtained from a nearby creek.
After several hours of defensive operations the blaze is considered under control. It was confirmed that there was nobody home at the time of the fire.
There are no injuries to report and crews are presently still on scene checking for hot spots. Investigation into the cause is under way. Damage to the structure is extensive.