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Bob's Lake fire being investigated

Firefighters from every station in the city were at the scene
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A fire at abandoned buildings in a remote area of Bob's Lake on Sept. 30, 2023.

A fire in Porcupine is being investigated.

On Saturday (Sept. 30) night, there was a blaze in abandoned buildings on the south side of Bob's Lake in Porcupine. 

Two structures were completely destroyed and there is no other damage, said Timmins Fire Department deputy chief Scott Atkinson.

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The fire was in an area with no services. Firefighters pumped water from the lake and used tankers to help with the water supply, said Atkinson.

Firefighters from every station in Timmins were at the scene. 

The cause is being investigated by the department's fire prevention division and the Timmins Police, said Atkinson.



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