iN VIDEO: Coldstream house destroyed by fire
A intense blaze that began this morning has completely gutted a Coldstream house.
Witnesses originally reported the fire on Cherry Lane this morning at roughly 9:35 a.m. Firefighters and emergency responders remained on scene for hours.
Smoke and flames could seen spewing from the home, which has been destroyed by the blaze.
A neighbour said the homeowners were able to make it out of their house safety but two pets did not.
A GoFundMe has since been started to help the family of three recover. The fundraiser confirmed a dog and cat died in the blaze.
Firefighters are still on scene as of 12:30 p.m. this afternoon.
The RCMP, Coldstream and Vernon fire departments could not be immediately reached for comment.
- This story was updated at 4 p.m. to include more information on the GoFundMe.
- This story was updated at 12:38 p.m. to include more information on the status of the home.
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