A house on 10th Avenue in Hanover damaged by a fire, October 29, 2026. Photo by Eric Thompson, Blackburn MediaA house on 10th Avenue in Hanover damaged by a fire, October 29, 2026. (Photo by Eric Thompson, Blackburn Media)
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Damage 'extensive' after fire tears through Hanover home

A house fire in Hanover sent one person to hospital on Thursday night.

Firefighters and police were called to the home on 10th Avenue just north of 10th Street shortly after 7 p.m.

The blaze caused extensive damage before fire crews extinguished it, Hanover Police Chief Christopher Knoll said in a social media post.

One person was taken to the hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation.

The public was temporarily asked to avoid the area while crews were on scene.

The fire marshal's office has joined the investigation into the cause of the fire.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 519-364-2411.

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