Late-Night Fire Causes Major Damage to Picton Home

A residential fire on Albert Street in Picton caused extensive damage to a single-storey home Tuesday night.

Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue was dispatched to the scene at approximately 10:30 p.m. on February 20. Firefighters from Picton Station 1 worked to extinguish the flames and remaining hot spots, remaining on site for several hours to ensure the fire was fully under control.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with a PEC Fire Inspector assigned to determine the origin. Damage from the incident is estimated at $500,000.

No injuries were reported, and no pets were harmed as a result of the fire.