A Cavan Road home just south of Bewdley, Ont., was extensively damaged after flames destroyed the rear of the home.
Hamilton Township Fire Chief Kelly Serson describes it as a “total loss.”
Hamilton Township firefighters were called to the home around 4 p.m.
The blaze broke out after an ATV on the property caught fire. Fire officials say flames spread to the house.
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The homeowner was in the house at the time, and called 911 after spotting a glow at the rear of the house.
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She escaped, and firefighters were able to rescue her cat.
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The exact cause of the blaze is still under investigation, though fire officials say a charger hooked up to the ATV may be the culprit.
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