Fire contained at Golden Plough Lodge long-term care home

Seven residents displaced after Saturday afternoon fire at Golden Plough Lodge in Cobourg

By kawarthaNOW. No one was injured after fire in a resident's room at the long-term care facility, but other rooms were affected by smoke and water damage.

Fire contained at Golden Plough Lodge long-term care home

A fire broke out at the Golden Plough Lodge long-term care home Saturday afternoon, prompting a swift response from emergency crews. Firefighters arrived around 2:50 p.m. to find a resident’s room in the McMillan Cottage area engulfed in flames. No one was in the room at the time, and the fire was quickly contained and extinguished. All residents and staff in the area were assessed. While no residents sustained injuries, five staff members were …