A Massive Fire Has Broken Out At The Clearing House Outlet In Lindsay

The Clearing House Outlet in Lindsay—which has a sister store in Peterborough on Clonsilla Road—is fully engulfed in flames [UPDATE: as is McLean Auction]. The fire broke out Friday afternoon.

Picture via Angie Figsby on Facebook

Highway 7 to Little Britain as well as other roads in the area are blocked off as firefighters battle the blaze—the fire has also hit neighbouring McLean Auction—so avoid the area.

Picture via Collin Skinner on Facebook

Major fire levels The Clearing House on Hwy 7/35 south of Lindsay. pic.twitter.com/WQSLZcbouf

— Eric Novak (@Enviro_Dad) July 22, 2016

Clearing house in Lindsay is fully engulfed. Try and avoid the area if possible. pic.twitter.com/XkNgHGLDVQ

— PC Watson (@KLPS_Canine) July 22, 2016

It is a heartbreaking day for the owners, staff and customers of these stores. One woman posted this message to Facebook...

Picture via Jeff Link on Facebook

This is a developing story. Check back here for updates and follow @Ptbo_Canada on Twitter.

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