Ridgetown Fire Causes $500,000 in Damages to Home

Ridgetown fire causes $500,000 in damages to home

A fire in Ridgetown has caused approximately $500,000 in damages early Tuesday morning.

Ridgetown fire, which destroyed house, under investigation by C-K police

No injuries were reported after a fire destroyed a home in Ridgetown early Tuesday morning, reports Chatham-Kent Fire and Rescue.

Early morning fire destroys Ridgetown home

Officials in Chatham-Kent say they are investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed a house in Ridgetown early Tuesday morning.

Ridgetown house fire causes $500K in damage

The fire was controlled through extended suppression efforts, and fire crews remain on the scene to extinguish any remaining hot spots.

Early-morning fire causes $500,000 damage in Ridgetown

An early-morning house fire in Ridgetown caused an estimated $500,000 in damage but no injuries, officials say. Chatham-Kent Fire and Rescue responded at about 3:06 a.m. on Feb. 17, 2026, to multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting a structure fire at 61 Ebenezer St. W. Callers reported visible flames and heavy smoke coming from the front of the residence. Firefighters from Station 11 in Ridgetown and Station 10 in Orford arrived to find the home fully in…