Residents of a Sarnia retirement residence are safe and account for following an overnight fire.
Crews from Sarnia, Point Edward, Port Huron, St Clair Township, as well as EMS and police responded to Fairwinds Lodge on Michigan Avenue shortly after 11pm Sunday night.
Authorities say the fire began in the building’s north wing.
Sarnia Police say all 120 residents were evacuated. The gym at Lambton College is being used as an emergency reception centre.
“I would like to thank our cross-border partners with the Port Huron Fire Department, neighbouring fire services, EMS, Police, Sarnia Transit, and Lambton College for their quick response and assistance in ensuring all residents were evacuated, accounted for, and sheltered safely,” said Fire Chief Bryan Van Gaver.
Individuals concerned with family members housed at Fairwinds Lodge can call the facility’s management company, Sienna Senior Living, at 1-866-959-4848.
Sarnia Fire Services remains on site and a section of Michigan Avenue, from Murphy Road to Blu Aire Gate, will likely remain closed to traffic into Monday afternoon. The Ontario Fire Marshal has been called to investigate.
