A Windsor fire truck on Wyandotte Street East in Windsor, August 31, 2026. WindsorNewsToday.ca file photo.A Windsor fire truck on Wyandotte Street East in Windsor, August 31, 2026. WindsorNewsToday.ca file photo.
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UPDATE: Roughly $500K in damage reported in Windsor fire

A Windsor home is a "total loss" after a fire on Friday evening.

Emergency crews were called to Riberdy Road off Foster Avenue at about 6 p.m. When they arrived, they found a one-storey single-family home fully involved.

The fire was brought under control within an hour and declared out by 8 p.m.

Windsor Fire and Rescue Services (WFRS) reports that no one was home at the time of the blaze and no injuries were reported.

A preliminary damage estimate was at least $400,000, but officials now report the damage value is around $500,000, including contents. WFRS also added that the homeowner didn't have insurance for the property.

The cause of the fire remains undetermined. A roof and wall collapsed during the incident, giving investigators limited access to the scene.

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