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Likely cause of Queen St fire established

Fire inspectors have identified old electrical wiring as the probable cause of a blaze that broke out late last night in a building at 326-328-330 Queen Street East. Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services Platoon Chief Rick Thomas told SooToday.

Fire inspectors have identified old electrical wiring as the probable cause of a blaze that broke out late last night in a building at 326-328-330 Queen Street East.

Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services Platoon Chief Rick Thomas told SooToday.com that damage to the unoccupied structure is being described as "extensive."

A pumper remained at the scene until just before 4 this afternoon to deal with possible flare-ups.