A family of four in Conception Bay North is staying with relatives for now after fire damaged their house.

Passersby notice the flames coming from the house at about 6:30 Thursday morning, and woke up the woman and two children, then helped them escape safely. The man was working at the time.

The house, located next to Restaurant 99 in Spaniard’s Bay, was heavily damaged. Firefighters also had to hose down a vehicle parked on the property near the house.

The Canadian Red Cross is providing emergency services as they await further support through insurance.