Inverhuron cottage destroyed by fire, loss estimated at $200,000

A cottage on Victoria Street in Inverhuron has been destroyed by fire.

Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services responded to the call Thursday, Dec. 28, at 7:50 a.m.

Firefighters from both Tiverton and Kincardine stations attended the scene, along with Bruce County paramedics, Hydro One and the South Bruce OPP.

Fire chief Kent Padfield said a working fire was reported on the arrival of the first fire truck. An exterior attack was initiated, and the fire was quickly brought under control.

No one was home when the blaze started, said Padfield. The cottage was destroyed, with an estimated loss of $200,000.

The fire is being investigated by Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services.