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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2004-07-21, Page 66 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, July 21, 2004 LAWN QUESTIONS? Organic Programs ORO Available ACCIZNTen 'WedMutt 524-2424 -Trust the Professionals - Wrought Iron Cast Aluminum Wicker Rattan lit Cushions Umbrellas Chair Covers Indoor Bar Stoo Manufacturers since 1979 DECORATE OUTDOORS 35,000 sq. ft of Outdoor Furniture _" VC "DIRECT TO YOU" NAM/IAC URZAS.0671111.76eT GRAND BEND 2:18-2110 Hwy 83E. (2 mice tom re water CM) WWW News Shed fire causes between $2,500 - $3,00o damage By Jason Middleton Expositor Staff The Seaforth Fire Department responded to a shed fire early last Friday afternoon at RR4 Walton on the Hullett-McKillop Road. At 1:02 p.m. firefighters were called to a fire in progress in a shed on the property of Don and Pat Dalton. Dalton noticed smoke coming out a window of his work shed as he was doing chores around his property. When Dalton arrived, his tool bench was engulfed in flames and the fire was moving up the north wall of his workshop. He immediately called both 911 and some neighbours to help put the fire out. A group of five friends showed up to help douse the flames that were burning on the workbench in his shed. "We're all neighbours. We all look after each other," said neighbour Joyce Braecker. Dalton, using a garden hose, had the fire under control by the time the fire department arrived. "He had it pretty well knocked down with the hose. It (the fire) was in between the partitions so our guys tore them apart to make sure it hasn't spread any further and that it was definitely out," said District Fire Chief Tom Phillips. Dalton was worried that his combine, which was sitting 10 feet from the fire, might catch fire. He decided to move it after his neighbours arrived. Philips explained that any fire the department responds to in the country is a need for concern. "If it's around here you might have barns and machinery involved. That was our concern," said Phillips. Earlier, neighbour passing by dismissed the smoke because she thought the Daltons were burning trash. Damage from the fire has been estimated at $2,500 to $3,000. Jason Middleton photo Seaforth firefighter James Wilbee uses an air chisel to cut through siding to determine if fire spread to the inside of a shed in Walton on Friday. Unattended cigarette blamed for Goderich blaze By Matt Shuffle Signal -Star staff An unattended cigarette is being blamed for last week's fire in Goderich's historic Courthouse Square. The blaze, which erupted shortly before 10 a.m. on July 14, destroyed the building that houses Triangle Discount, a• • w: Al .WA %VCLr'OMt: NT:W (:l Is-romI: t: /111 4V441W Opijet 944,41.4. Selected 1 Nursery Stock 1 Perennials 1 Annuals, 1 Containers 1 Hangings Baskets... ALL ON SALE! 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During the blaze two firemen - Dale Bacchlcr and Brian Hodges - were taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation. Both nen wcrc involved in search and rescue efforts along with Jake Herring. Crews from Scaforth eventually joined Goderich firefighters as an additional ladder truck was called in to douse the smoke), roof. As many as 25 firemen wcrc used to fight the blaze. "There were some tense moments." Gardiner admitted. "It was a little scary once that roof did breach and fire started getting across to the top of the firewall onto the other roof. "We were concerned that it was going to spread but one of the reasons .wc had the aerial set up was to protect thc adjoining roof." Thc blaze left as many as nine people homeless. An emergency command post was established in Courthouse Park and a drop-off depot for those affected by the fire was quickly set up at Knox Presbyterian Church. Many local businesses have set up donation boxes to help those affected by the fire. Members of thc Celtic Blue Highlanders also offered to help by donating their weekly piping down the sun collection to those affected by the fire. Police set up roadblocks on Thc Square and smoke from the fire closed a number of businesses for the day including Uniquely Yours, Cravings, Something Irresistible and Schaefer's Ladies Wear. Rosemary's Ladics and Men's Wear on North Street was also affected by the fire. The Square between Hamilton and North Streets remained closed until 6 a.m.