A family of seven has been displaced following a devastating house fire on the west coast over the weekend.
The family’s home in the community of Lourdes, near Stephenville, was destroyed in the blaze Sunday night. No one was home at the time.
The Canadian Red Cross is assisting the couple and their five children with emergency lodging and other essentials.
Family of 7 including 5 children displaced by fire: Clam Bake Cove Rd. in Lourdes, #Newfoundland & Labrador, NW of #Stephenville. Not home at time of Sunday night blaze so unhurt. Emergency lodging, food, clothing, other aid arranged by @CanRedCrossNL #RedCross volunteers.
— CanRedCrossATL (@CanRedCrossATL) March 17, 2020
