The house at the centre of a fire call near Argyle on Wednesday (Jan. 10) had reportedly been empty for a while, according to a neighbour.

Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire on Prospect Road shortly before 11 a.m., according to a social media post from the service’s official account.

Prospect Road from Eldon Station Road to Glenarm Road is closed, although the City of Kawartha Lakes says there is local access up to Palestine Road.

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