Five people and their pets managed to escape a raging fire that destroyed a home in Errington late Thursday night (March 11).
The Errington Fire Department battled for hours to contain the blaze on Price Road.
Fire chief Troy Bater said they received assistance from the Parskville Fire Department and the Coombs Fire Department.
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Bater said there were five people in the house who got out safely, as well as their pets. But the house is going to be a write-off as the damages are extensive, he said.
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A neighbour, Marijka Neal, whose property backs to the home that caught fire, said sheB次元官网网址檚 thankful everyone got out safely.
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Neal said neighbours and friends are rallying to help the family.
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Neal said the need for community support is paramount. A year ago her daughter wandered off for several hours before being located. The community rallied behind her family and now she wants to do the same.
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UPDATE: A GoFundMe page has been set up for the family.
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