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Fire Leaves Three Families Homeless

No injuries have been reported following a devastating house fire in Chatham.

Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Fire and Emergency Services.

Fire fighters were called to the home, which was divided into three apartments, near the corner of Grant and Chatham Streets shortly after 5 o’clock Wednesday afternoon.

Authorities say there were initial reports that children were still inside the burning building, but it was later confirmed everyone had escaped safely.

Friends of one of the affected families have set up an online fundraiser – click here to help.

The investigation into the blaze continues.