Two Merlin homes suffered damage from fire this morning.
Chatham-Kent fire officials say they got the call shortly before 11 a.m. and crews arrived to 212 Erie St. S. to see heavy flames pouring out of the garage and the home.
Firefighters from Raleigh North and South stations were called to assist the Merlin firefighters.
Officials say high winds played a big role in the fire spreading to a neighbouring home.
Total damage is estimated at about $300,000. No one was injured and the cause is undetermined at this time.
If it wasn’t for the quick thinking of Matt Pelkey, the owner of the house that was also damaged. Got the wife Sharon out first but, she kept trying to go back in for her husband George. Matt had a passerby hold her. He then found George trying to get back in threw the back doors to get his wife. This is where Matt found him. So many things could have happened. Thanks to Matt everybody is fine.
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