Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services Responds to Burning Smell at the Beamish House

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Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services attended the Beamish House on Friday, April 5, 2025 for the smell of burning electrical.

With a number of fire apparatus on scene shortly after 11 a.m., John Street was closed off with the assistance of Port Hope Police.

After a thorough search inside and on the roof area, firefighters determined it was a overheated light fixture on the wall.

There was no damage.

Pete Fisher
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