$200,000 house fire in Chatham

Damage is pegged at $200,000 following a house fire in Chatham on Feb. 17, 2026. (Source: Chatham-Kent Fire and Rescue)

Damage is estimated at $200,000 following a house fire in Chatham.

Chatham-Kent Fire and Rescue responded to the scene on Tuesday around 5:15 p.m. in the area of West Street and Lorne Avenue.

Fire crews from Stations 1 and 2 arrived within minutes to find the blaze at a single-family raised ranch home.

Flames were visible at the back side of the home, with fire extending into the attic.

Firefighters initiated an aggressive attack and completed searches of the home, and were able to quickly put the fire out.

No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is undetermined.