A Sunday morning house fire in Pembroke, Ont., displaced a family of 10 and sent one person to hospital. Fire officials are investigating.
Family loses home in weekend fire
A family of 10 has been left without a home after a fire tore through their residence in Pembroke, Ont., on Sunday morning. The Pembroke Fire Department confirmed the blaze broke out on Wallace Street shortly after 10 a.m.
Flames spread quickly through structure
When firefighters arrived, flames had already broken through a bedroom window and were spreading toward the roof and attic. Crews worked swiftly to contain the blaze, but the home sustained significant smoke and heat damage, Chief Scott Selle said in a statement.
Residents accounted for after scare
Initial reports indicated someone might still be inside the home. Firefighters conducted a search before confirming all family members had escaped. One person was taken to a local hospital, and two others were treated on scene for minor injuries.
Ongoing investigation into cause
While the fire was brought under control quickly, the damage rendered the home uninhabitable. The displaced family is now receiving assistance. The Pembroke Fire Department is continuing its investigation to determine the cause of the blaze.
