Two pets perish as a result of garage fire

A fire early Friday morning resulted in no injuries to humans, but saw two pets perish as a result.

The Amherstburg Fire Department was called to the fire in the 100 block of Lowes Side Road in Amherstburg. Fire chief Michael Mio said crews were called to a fire in a detached garage. Firefighters arrived and quickly extinguished the fire, he said. The cause of the fire is being listed as accidental.

Mio said during the search, firefighters found two pet dogs and crews worked to revive them. Unfortunately, the dogs perished as a result of the fire. The Windsor-Essex County Humane Society were on scene, he added.

The structure sustained approximately $10,000 damage, with Mio stating 24 firefighters were on scene. 

Fire safety tips

The Amherstburg Fire Department is issuing a reminder to check smoke alarms and CO detectors. The Ontario Fire Code now states if someone lives in a single-family home with a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace, or an attached garage, carbon monoxide alarms are now required outside all sleeping areas and on every storey of the home — even if there are no bedrooms.

Carbon monoxide is invisible, odourless, and deadly. Working CO alarms gives people the early warning you need to get out safely and call 911. Mio said the public is urged to test their alarms monthly.People are also reminded to replace batteries and units as required. 

“Protect your family — check your CO alarms today,” he added.

Two pets perish as a result of garage fire

By Ron Giofu