Residents finding shelter as retirement home blazed deemed accidental
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A fire that forced 120 seniors out of their burning Sarnia retirement home has been deemed accidental. The determination comes after a multi-day investigation by the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office (OFM) and Sarnia fire inspectors.
A fire that forced 120 seniors out of their burning Sarnia retirement home has been deemed accidental.
The determination comes after a multi-day investigation by the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office (OFM) and Sarnia fire inspectors.
Outside the Fairwinds Lodge Retirement Residence, restoration workers are preparing to clear and secure the damaged building — That includes packing up the salvageable belongings of residents.
Inside, work crews are confined to the south end of the structure. It’s an area Sarnia fire said was protected from the heavy flame by a firewall.
But to the north and east ends of the retirement residence, the fire took the roof and parts of the third floor.
Eric Ruggles was waiting to inspect the area Thursday. His firm, ENSPEC Environmental, is tasked with determining if any hazardous materials remain on the scene.
Looking at the damage, he’s amazed no one was hurt.
