by Morinville News Staff with videography by Stephen Dafoe
A chimney fire is believed to be the cause of a house fire at 10608 – 86 Street in Moriville Monday night that caused damage to the home’s exterior and second floor.
Fire crews were called to the scene in the Sunshine neighbourhood at approximately 10:44 p.m. Nov. 30.
Fire Chief Brad Boddez said crews from Morinville, Legal and Bon Accord responded. “Initial investigations is leading towards a chimney fire and the extent of damage is contained to the exterior and second floor,” Boddez said. “The occupants were a family of four who were home at the time and sustained no injuries.”
Boddez praised the 18 members from Morinville, the eight Legal firefighters and the seven members from Bon Accord for a job well done. “The mutual aid and relationships between departments certainly helped contain this blaze and minimize property loss,” he said.
Chief Boddez said crews had secured the scene and placed all apparatus back in service shortly after 3 a.m. Tuesday morning.
Estimated damage value is not known at this time.
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Story updated at 1:11 p.m. with additional quote on regional cooperation
