Major fire in Mattice destroys several businesses

SUDBURY -- A fire in Mattice, east of Hearst on Highway 11, has destroyed a building that housed several local businesses.

It happened on Monday and the businesses affected include the Mattice Post Office, hardware store and a gas station.

Canada Post said, for now, residents will have access to postal services at the Val-Cote location on Highway 11.

No word from fire officials on the cause of the fire, if there were any injuries or the estimate on damage.

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  Former building now a pile of rubble after fire in Mattice. Jul 28/20 (Henry Rempel)

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  Firefighter sprays water as smoke comes from back of hardware store in Mattice. Jul 28/20 (Henry Rempel)

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  Lone firefighter sprays water on building in Mattice Jul. 28/20 (Henry Rempel)