KAWARTHA LAKES-A family of five has lost everything in a house fire near Bobcaygeon.
Kawartha Lakes Fire and Rescue were called to the scene on Fairbairn Road just before 11pm on Tuesday. Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Platoon Chief, Bill Lockwood told Kawartha 411 News that the home was fully involved by the time crews arrived. Crews were on scene until approximately 4:30 am this morning.
Lockwood says the fire appears to have started in a shed attached to the house. The Home is a complete loss. The two adults and three kids who lived in the rented home were not harmed according to Lockwood. The family dogs made it out safely but a pet pig did not. The cats are unaccounted for.
Lockwood says the fire is not suspicious.
The Disaster Trust Fund has been called in and will be working to help the family today.
We have not yet heard anything about how people can make donations but will update the story as soon as we find out.
