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Christmas Day fire at Anderson House in Cochrane, Ont., displaces 20 people
Fire destroyed a historic tavern, displacing 20 residents; volunteers and organizations provided essential aid while cause remains under investigation.
- On Dec. 26, a Christmas Day fire destroyed Anderson House, also known as Thibs Tavern, on Fourth Avenue in Cochrane, Ontario, displacing 20 people; officials said all tenants evacuated safely with no injuries.
- The Cochrane Fire Department said the cause of the Christmas Day blaze remains unknown and the Office of the Fire Marshal and Ontario Provincial Police are investigating.
- Twenty firefighters and three fire trucks arrived, battling flames for about eight hours and using an excavator to protect the town hall with minimal damage.
- Displaced residents are being housed at a local hotel with Red Cross and Ininew Friendship Centre support, while community volunteers delivered care packages and paused clothing donations after exceeding needs.
- In a Facebook post, the mayor praised first responders and called the Town Hall's survival a relief while urging hope that something new will rise from the ashes of Thibs Tavern.
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Christmas Day fire destroys Cochrane landmark, displaces 20
COCHRANE - A Christmas Day fire in Cochrane has displaced roughly 20 people.
·Hamilton, Canada
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