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Careless Smoking Cause Of Fatal Fire

A fatal north side house fire in the city was caused by careless smoking.

The blaze at 114 Machar Avenue happened in the early morning hours of January 19th.

Officials with the Office of the Fire Marshal determined it started in a couch in the main floor living room and killed one man and sent a woman to hospital.

It also reignited the call to make sure the smoke alarms you have in your home are all checked regularly and have fresh batteries.

Scene of fatal Machar Ave. fire January 19, 2020-Staff photo

  • Originally from southern Ontario, Jason found his way here and fell in love with the community and music scene of Thunder Bay over twenty years ago. In between various stints on radio, television and writing, Jason is a dad, a partner and (some would consider) a zoo keeper (seriously, he has a LOT of pets).

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