A chimney fire was called in by a passer by on Provincial Road 302 about half a mile south of La Broquerie at 12:45 Thursday afternoon.

La Broquerie Assistant Fire Chief J.C. Normandeau explains they were able to knock the blaze down in a few minutes.  The Giroux Fire Department was called to assist in bringing extra water.

Normandeau says they still have quite a bit of damage in the garage, he estimates the damage to be between $50,000 and $75,000.

He adds they were able to get the fire under control and no one was in the house at the time of the fire.

Normandeau reminds the public that the fire ban is still in effect.