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Raccoon in attic led to Kitchener blaze

1 May 06, 2010

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KITCHENER – An attempt to Classified Community Daily Photo keep a persistent raccoon out of a Tara Crescent attic has resulted in $100,000 worth of damage. Place Your Classified Ad Fire officials say the • Auctions • Births homeowner had placed a • Jobs • Personals halogen light and a radio in • Real Estate • Notices/Tenders the attic to deter raccoons from entering through the eves.

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Firefighters were called to the fire just before 7:30 p.m. after a Print neighbour saw smoke coming from the home, said Kitchener Fire Choose text size Platoon Chief, Kevin Karley. Report typo or correction When crews arrived, they found a fire burning in the home’s attic and spotted a raccoon scurrying across the front lawn. More Stories Featured Businesses • Preston parade marks VE Firefighters contained the flames to the attic area, but the home Day anniversary Sportszone • Waterloo Region winds so suffered smoke and fire damage. strong they ... Waterloo Region's Largest Selection of Brand Name • Generous ghosts of folk New & Used Sporting Goods! The residents of the home made it out unharmed. music past celebrated ... • Criminal charges won’t be Frames Plus and Colours of Art The fire is still under investigation, but the cause is believed to be laid in fatal ... • Mother blames new diapers Custom & Pre-Made Frames, Gifts & Collectibles, the halogen light, Karley said. for her daughter’s ... Windsor & Newton Oils & Water Colours. • A new kind of blended family About six hours later, firefighters were called to an apartment on • Teen remains in jail in Kitchener Honda Kitchener home-invasion ... Bruce Street near Frederick after a pot on the stove ignited a • Father of missing Toronto Reputation built on over a decade of satisfied customers. bathrobe hanging nearby. teen charged ... • Labour inspectors to crack down on safety ... A & D Vitality Rehabilitation and Wellness Clinic Karley said a door to the apartment’s bathroom was left open close • The Pill at 50: Why Our mission is to improve the quality of your life! to the heating element and a robe hanging on the door caught fire. everything you think ... Sears Travel Kitchener The damage was minor and the tenant was not injured. Every Trip Has Its Rewards.

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