Chatham Home Suffers $200K in Damages From Fire

Chatham home suffers $200K in damages from fire

Chatham-Kent Fire & Rescue says no one was hurt thanks to their smoke alarm warning them of the fire.

House fire causes $200,000 damage in Chatham

A house fire on West Street caused an estimated $200,000 in damage Tuesday evening. At approximately 5:15 p.m. on Feb. 17, 2026, Chatham-Kent Fire & Rescue responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a fire in the area of West Street and Lorne Avenue. Crews from Stations 1 and 2 arrived within minutes and found a working fire at a single-family raised ranch home at 136 West St., with flames visible on the rear exterior and extending into the attic…