Garage fire causes $125,000 in damages near Tillsonburg

(Source: Municipality of Bayham)

On Boxing Day at around 6:40 p.m., a structure fire summoned emergency responders to Elliott Road in the Municipality of Bayham.

A garage was fully involved by the time responders arrived, with heat from the detached building compromising the residence next to it. Crews worked to bring down the flames and keep the fire from spreading. The garage and everything inside was completely destroyed, and some damage was done to the residence exterior, with some smoke damage inside.

Damages are estimated to be roughly $125,000.

The owner was home at the time and called for help when he saw the flames. He received some slight heat exposure to his face, but did not need serious treatment.

The fire is under investigation, but does not seem suspicious in nature.