A fire almost claimed a home along Broadway Ave.
Around 6:30 pm Friday evening, Thunder Bay Fire Rescue fire fighters responded to a structure fire involving a large shed fire that was fully engulfed at the rear of the property with fire beginning to spread to the home.
Fire fighters quickly attacked the flames to extinguish what was left of the shed started to spread to the exterior of the house.
Some of the fire had spread into the soffit and eves of the back of the home. Crews had to cut into the roof to extinguish fire within the concealed space inside the roof.
Only one person was home at the time and was able to evacuate without injury.
An on scene investigation of the cause of the fire determined it to be accidental due to a faulty electrical battery charging appliance located inside the shed. The fire completely destroyed the shed.
The house was only moderately damaged on the outside, while very minimal damage inside.
One fire fighter sustained minor injuries at the scene and was taken to hospital for treatment and then released.
A total of 6 pumpers, and the Platoon Chief responded to this incident.
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