Fire forces family out of Stratford home

The Red Cross stepped in to assist a family of three in Stratford, P.E.I., over the weekend.

A fire was reported in the family's home at about 8 a.m. Sunday, according to the Canadian Red Cross. There were no injuries, said the agency, but there was major damage to the Pond Side Ct. house.

A woman and her adult son and daughter were forced out of the home. A Red Cross team arranged emergency lodging, food, clothing and other essentials.

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