Canadian Red Cross assisting PEI family after fire destroys home


A family of five has been displaced after a fire destroyed their home in Union Road, PEI – a rural community a few kilometers north of Charlottetown.

Fire crews were called to the home on Route 221 around 2 pm Friday.

A news release from the Canadian Red Cross says two adults and three children are temporarily staying with relatives. The Red Cross is also helping them with emergency purchases like food, clothing, baby-care items and other basics.

No injuries were reported.


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