Strathroy-Caradoc police and fire responded to a call Monday night just after 9pm. Police say the homeowner on Strathroyal Avenue called 911 to report that there was a fire at his residence. Fire along with Police raced to the scene where all parties were determined to be out of the residence. Investigation revealed that the fire originated in the basement, and was not deemed suspicious. The residence suffered approximately $300,000 in damage. No one was injured as a result of the fire.