Family home near Tignish completely destroyed by fire

A family of three has been displaced by a fire that completely destroyed their house Friday evening.

The home, located southeast ofTignish, burned down shortly after 6 p.m. on Friday.

The family wasn't home at the timeso no one was hurt.

Disaster volunteers with the Canadian Red Cross today assisted the couple and their three-year-old son with emergency purchases of clothing, food and other basics, plus a comfort toy for the toddler.

The family isstaying with relatives for now while awaiting an assessment by insurers after the long weekend.

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