House fire near Alberton displaces family

Canadian Red Cross helping couple and adult son with emergency lodging, food and clothing

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Caption: The two-storey farmhouse suffered smoke damage, said the Red Cross. (Pat Martel/CBC)

A house fire near Alberton, P.E.I., has displaced a family of three, according to the Canadian Red Cross.
The agency — which is helping with emergency lodging, food and clothing — said the fire occurred mid-day on Thursday in a two-storey farmhouse on Oliver Road, a few kilometres north east of the town.
The fire was contained, but caused significant smoke damage, said the Red Cross.
A couple and their adult son were affected.
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