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Overheated Wood Stove Pipe Blamed For House Fire

AM800-News-George-Ave-Fire-Nov2017-1.3428202 AM800-News-George-Ave-Fire-Nov2017 (Windsor firefighters respond to attic fire on George Ave, near Ontario St. November 9, 2017 (Photo courtesy of CTV Windsor's Sacha Long))

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No injuries reported in East Windsor fire

An overheated wood stove pipe is blamed for sparking an attic fire in East Windsor.

Crews were called to the 1200 block of George Ave. near Ontario St. just before 7:30pm Thursday.

Deputy Chief Andrea  Dejong says the pipe ignited nearby combustibles.

Residents of the home got out safely.

No word on the extent of damage.