March 7, 2016 - A fire investigation has determined that the quick actions by care providers in a residential group home led to the safe evacuation of six residents in rapidly evolving fire conditions.

The cause of the fire has been determined to be a resident lighting paper on fire.

"They regularly practice their home escape plan, and that training resulted in the safe evacuation of all residents and staff, they should be commended," said Deputy Fire Chief Greg Hankkio.

The home is in a rural setting outside of the area provided with fire hydrants. Quick action by responding fire crews significantly limited damage to the building

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Contact: Eric Nordlund, Captain, Fire Prevention, 625-3617 or enordlund@thunderbay.ca