Extensive damage in fire

LEAMINGTON — A house fire on County Rd. 37 just north of Road 7 Saturday evening resulted in extensive damage.

Leamington Fire was called to the residence at 6:58 pm Saturday evening as a passerby noticed smoke billowing from the roof of the home.

Upon arrival, Leamington fire noticed smoke coming from the first floor and from the roof. Crews conducted a primary search and found that nobody was home at the time.

Leamington Fire’s hose line extended as far as the second floor but it was soon discovered that the fire was in the attic of the home. As the fire became more intense, firefighters were forced out of the house.

Kingsville Fire was called in to supply extra water and manpower and also man the Leamington station for other calls.

After extensive ground and ladder operations, the fire was under control and the roof had to be cut back to make sure the fire was extinguished.

The cause is currently under investigation, but is suspected as faulty wiring in the attic.