RNC say the fire that levelled a home and shed in Frenchman's Cove was not suspicious

Mayor Erica Humber Shears says firefighters were called to Strickland's Road around 8 o’clock and experienced mechanical issues. She says Mount Moriah and Lark Harbour firefighters helped and kept the fire from spreading.

UPDATE: RNC say a fire that destroyed a home and a shed in Frenchman’s Cove was not suspicious in nature. Police were called to the south shore Bay of Islands Community shortly after 7 p.m. When officers arrived on scene at Strickland’s Road, the fire which had started in the shed, had spread to the adjacent home. The Lark Harbour and Mount Moriah fire departments extinguished the fire however, both structures were lost. All occupants of the residence were able to safely exit, without injury.

EARLIER STORY: The Mayor of Humber Arm South is thanking neighboring communities for helping battle a blaze that leveled a home in Frenchman’s Cove last night. Erica Humber Shears says firefighters were called to Strickland's Road around 8 o’clock and experienced mechanical issues. She says Mount Moriah and Lark Harbour firefighters helped and kept the fire from spreading but the structure was a total loss. Humber-Shears says no one was injured but one resident was taken to hospital by ambulance as a precaution. She says the whole community is feeling this loss and will be there to help the displaced family who has a child with special needs. No word yet as to what may have started the fire but the RNC are investigating.