Fire crews battle blaze in the city's east end
Emergency personnel responded to a fire on Wyandotte Street East between Lawrence Road and Raymo Road on May 27, 2023. (Sanjay Maru/CTV News Windsor)
Wyandotte Street East between Lawrence Road and Raymo Road was closed for a period of time this afternoon due to an ongoing fire in the area.
The road has since reopened.
An update will be provided when more details become available.
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