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Southampton cottage fire snuffed out swiftly

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One resident was treated for smoke inhalation after a fire at a Southampton cottage on Sunday afternoon.

Twenty three members of the Saugeen Shores Fire Department responded to the call on Rankin Street around 2 p.m.

The resident was treated by Bruce County EMS on scene.

In a release, Fire Chief Ed Melanson said crews were able to knock down the blaze quickly with no injuries or loss of equipment.

He said the fire’s cause is still undetermined; however, it is not considered suspicious.

Crews estimate the fire resulted in approximately $110,000 in losses.

Melanson also reminds residents that working smoke alarms are required on each level of your home.

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