My cousin, Tracy, is one of the most hardworking and caring people I know. She is actively involved in her community and is the successful business owner of Bladez Hair Company in Lacombe, AB. Early this morning, she and her family woke up to a fire burning through their roof and were forced to go outside in pajamas (no slippers!) and do nothing but watch their home surrounded by flames. My hope in making this crowdfunding campaign is to hopefully get them a bit of money to help make their lives easier while all the legal paperwork and et cetera is dealt with. Whether that means paying for food, clothing, replacement kitchen items, temporary accomodations or any other expenses that need to be paid for.Here is a brief article posted on Facebook by Blackfalds LIFE:___________________________________________________________At about 12:16 a.m. Wednesday Oct. 21, Lacombe Fire Dept., with mutual aid from Blackfalds and Bentley Fire Dept., responded to a house fully engulfed house in flames on the west side of Lacombe at 4725 - 59 St.The homeowner escaped outside onto the cold pavement in her bare feet and pajamas. She said she was asleep when the fire broke out. She said that the fire was on the roof at first and not inside.Neighbours said they were awoken by the sound of sirens and looked out the window to see the emergency vehicles in front of their home.Emergency dispatch services first received reports of smoke at 12:05 a.m. from people in the area, which were quickly followed by reports of visible flames. LFD was dispatched at 12:08 a.m. and the first unit arrived on scene at 12:16 a.m..Upon arrival, firefighters found flames coming through the roof. Twenty four members from the LFD, along with 14 members from Bentley and Blackfalds fire departments worked to battle the blaze. Despite a significant effort by firefighting crews, the structure was considered damaged beyond repair.The fire was declared under control at 12:55 a.m. and Lacombe firefighters remained on scene until about 4 a.m. to extinguish hot spots. All LFD units were returned back to service at 5 a.m.Fire damage is limited to the home of origin. There were no injuries to residents or to firefighters, and the property loss is estimated at $500,000. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.“This is the second significant structure fire in Lacombe this week,” said LFD Fire Chief Ed vanDelden. “A fantastic turnout of Lacombe firefighters and the very capable assistance of our colleagues from Bentley and Blackfalds are responsible for both fires being contained quickly. The Lacombe Fire Department is staffed predominately by volunteers, and I am proud and very appreciative of their time and efforts.”(Photos by Lisa Joy/Blackfalds LIFE)
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