Family escapes house fire in Lumby, BC, on August 12; fire department prevents spread to wilderness; cause under investigation.

A family escaped a house fire in Lumby, British Columbia on August 12, with the rapid response of the Lumby Fire Department. The fire, in a rural area, destroyed the home but was prevented from spreading to the surrounding wilderness. Water tenders from Lavington and BX were called in to supply water for firefighting efforts due to the rural location's water supply limitations. The cause of the fire remains under investigation but is not considered suspicious.

August 13, 2024
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