Approximately $20 000 in Damage During Woodstock Fire

Monday, 4 January 2016 06:16

Two people are suffering from smoke inhalation after a fire in the Friendly City.

WOODSTOCK - Two people suffered from smoke inhalation after a fire last night in the Friendly City.

Woodstock Fire Department responded to a fire near the corner of Devonshire and Huron around 5:30 p.m. yesterday.

Although they were able to quickly contain the blaze, there is around $20 000 worth of damage to the home.

According to the fire department, this was another kitchen fire.

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