A house in Nanaimo’s East Wellington area burned down in the early-morning hours Wednesday.
East Wellington Fire Department was called out at approximately 12:50 a.m. to Webster Road and found a fully involved structure fire.
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VIDEO: Residents safe, but house destroyed by fire on Webster Road in East Wellington… https://t.co/rH8I8iI40a #Nanaimo pic.twitter.com/ssCl1m66Bx
— Nanaimo Bulletin (@NanaimoBulletin) March 7, 2018
The fire department responded with three engines and later received assistance from Nanaimo Fire Rescue, but the house was destroyed.
The homeowner told the News Bulletin that he and his wife were asleep and though they didn’t hear any smoke alarm, they awoke and were able to make it out safely with their dog. The homeowner speculated that an electrical problem must have caused the fire.
Just got back from Webster Road in East Wellington where a home has been destroyed by fire. Residents got out OK. More to come… #Nanaimo pic.twitter.com/ULBASy75ec
— Nanaimo Bulletin (@NanaimoBulletin) March 7, 2018