A senior living near Donalda is facing a total loss after a fire swept through his off-grid property Tuesday morning.
Firefighters from Heartland Regional Fire were dispatched to the outskirts of the village on April 7 to combat the fire.
According to fire officials, high winds intensified the blaze, causing it to spread rapidly to nearby structures & several vehicles in the yard.
Crews from stations 1, 2 & 3 were able to bring the fire under control once on scene & reported no injuries after all occupants were accounted for.
The homeowner, identified by community members as a senior named Gary, lost his home & personal belongings in the fire.
A community-led fundraising effort has been launched to provide immediate essentials, including food, clothing & power equipment.
A link to that fundraiser can be found here:
Heartland Regional Fire sent their thanks to the Coulee Tea House for providing food & hydration to the firefighters as they worked to contain the scene.
Author: Landin Chambers
Landin Chambers is a news reporter for Hometown Media Stettler. He has a background in broadcast news, with previous roles in Prince George, Red Deer and Calgary. You may also see him as a cameraman for the Stettler Wildcats and Stettler Imperials. Have a story idea? Email: lchambers@htproductionsmedia.ca
