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My sincere condolences to the family whose house is burning on Rosser Avenue in the west end. If anyone knows this family please let ebrandon know if there is anything we can do to help.

A tragic Canada day for that family, beautiful house lost. I hope nobody and no pets were hurt

It is my sister in laws house and it is completely destroyed along with all of their belongings. She is a widow with three children: boy-19 girl-17 boy-14. If anyone is wanting to help please contact me for now until things settle down.  
Angela Diamond  
204-721-2624  
bugsmom_22@hotmail.com  
Thank you in advance community for anything anyone is willing to do.  
 
Edited by Ange., 2015-07-01 18:10:27

Everyone is safe . Also I would prefer not to be contacted through ebrandon only as it is easier to keep messages contained to one or two sources.  
 
Edited by Ange., 2015-07-01 18:14:53

there was insurance to cover this loss, meanwhile, housing and clothing will be needed, in the interim

Some advise  
 
Call the salvation army they will provide one or two basic outfits for each. some blankets and basic personal supplies.  
 
If they have insurance contact them immediately.  
 
They maybe able to contact walmart and get them to open up to get basic stuff.  
 
Most home insurance policies provide "additional living expenses" which will put them into a hotel for at least a couple of days and assistance to get into a more perminate/temporary living situation in the next few days.

We have bedding for a twin bed and a double bed. Sheets pillows blankets. If we know where we can drop  
Them  
Off

have new towels and more that they can have too!

Tenants were renting, not sure how that works with insurance? Angela, is there somewhere items can be donated/dropped off? Thx

If it is rental property, contents would be covered under the tenant's insurance, NOT the homeowner. The house itself would be covered by the homeowners insurance.  
 
Edited by Bahamamama, 2015-07-01 20:54:00

Bahamamama said "If it is rental property, contents would be covered under the tenant's insurance, NOT the homeowner. The house itself would be covered by the homeowners insurance.     Edited by Bahamamama, 2015-07-01 20:54:00"

yes if she has tenant insurance!  
 
She should have alternative living expenses. as well as content insurance.  
 
Pray she has purchased this, but sadly most tenants do not carry it.

I heard 2 houses burn down???

from the top of the University, see another fire in the southwest portion of the city. Can't get an exact fix on the location.

Was a truck on fire! I actually saw a pizza guy chase the truck as it was on fire to let the driver know ! Kudos to the pizza guy

abouts was the truck fire?

What size of clothing does the mother and children wear? I have 4 bags of clothes I would like to get rid of if they fit them  

Thank you to everyone who has sent messages and offerings. We will have a drop off location very soon.  
I don't think we will be taking furniture donations just yet as we have no storage at this time.  
Thank you all again.

A huge thank you to Dominoes Pizza for donating supper to the family tonight. It was very much appreciated. So kind.

They all got out and no one died in this fire. Very devastating. I wish I had something to give them. I can't afford a cash donation but I'll go through my closet and see what I can find for teens clothing.  
 

CKLQ story on the fire, the cause of which is still to be determined:  
http://www.cklq.com/index.php?id=62&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=8395&cHash=6b38e11a021d946bcfae25202a281f32  

Sean said "Glad no one was hurt. I do feel more sorry though for the gentleman next door and the neighbours that had their houses smoke damaged by a kid playing with fireworks. I am lucky the wind was going in a different direction so my home was not damaged. Not sure how insurance works in this case. "

Can be a tricky thing. I know someone whose house was damaged by a fire next door and their insurance company told them they would have to sue the neighbour.  
From looking at the pictures, the houses looked to be very close together. This seems to be a recent trend in a lot of places and have to wonder if it is not a fire hazard.

Clothing, linens or personal type items can be dropped off at 118 neepawa drive. No furniture at this point as it is not an immediate necessity over the next few days. Again thank you for the support.

Is anybody accepting donations for the gentleman of the other house that was lost?

clothing sizes for all involved?

clothing sizes & ages/gender of kids

I would like to know where donations can be sent for him and anyone else in his household. Clothing sizes, ect. I feel like both these families deserve support from the community.  
 
For the first family it was already mentioned that it was a single mom, 19 yr boy, 17 yr girl, 14 yr boy.

Is tragic situation, and have so many caring inquiries as to how to help.....I'm waiting to hear back from Red Cross to get arranged to be accepting financial donations...will post info as soon as I have. But as the family is in process of moving to Alberta, I think that's the best way to help her and kids. Thanks to all who are wanting and able to help....

any house fire, regardless of cause, is tragic. There will be report as to findings by firefighters, etc...but whether it was a wiring issue, a 3-yr-old playing with matches or what have you? doesn't change the outcome, and this family needs help. Period.

CatMan said "    Sean said "Glad no one was hurt. I do feel more sorry though for the gentleman next door and the neighbours that had their houses smoke damaged by a kid playing with fireworks. I am lucky the wind was going in a different direction so my home was not damaged. Not sure how insurance works in this case. " Can be a tricky thing. I know someone whose house was damaged by a fire next door and their insurance company told them they would have to sue the neighbour.   From looking at the pictures, the houses looked to be very close together. This seems to be a recent trend in a lot of places and have to wonder if it is not a fire hazard. "

Would suggest that anyone that has damage in such a case that could be related to such a fire contact their insurance company.  
 
Suggesting anything else from second had information should not discourage contacting insurance companies regarding coverage.  
 
Minimum Houses distance from each other has not changed much in the last 100 years . These were built in the mid 70's . If you look at many new homes and homes that are 75 years old many are very close.  
 
Time will tell on the cause but it is tragic for all those involved directly or indirectly.