Trespasser escorted out of vacant Barrie building after fire
Emergency crews quickly put out a fire at a vacant downtown Barrie building Monday morning.
According to a fire official, a neighbour called emergency services after noticing flames at the building on Chase McEachern Way.
A damage estimate was not provided, but CTV News was told the building sustained minimal smoke and water damage.
Barrie firefighters escorted a trespasser out of the building.
The 37-year-old man was uninjured and issued a fine for being inside the premises unlawfully.
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