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Support sought for Vernon fire victims

Click for a video of the fire aftermath - courtesy of Eric Draht

Help is being sought for victims of Vernon香蕉视频直播檚 condo fire.

The blaze that broke out at Arbor Lee Strata Monday has forced 29 people from their homes.

An estimated $2 million in damage was sustained, with eight units heavily damaged (damage was also sustained to additional units in the 14-suite complex).

While the cause of the blaze is undetermined, Vernon Fire Rescue has ruled the fire as not suspicious. Meanwhile residents are likely unable to return to the building for several months

Amanda Burton has set up a gofundme account for her sister, who lived in one of the damaged suites with her boyfriend and two young children ().

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The account is set up to help with the emergency costs of having to stay somewhere else while they look for a new place, as well as help with the cost of getting a new place and replacing some of the things they lost.

Those forced from their homes were put up in a hotel initially.

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Support is also being sought for Karmen Krystik who lost everything in fire, which originated on the balcony of her suite.

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Donations for Krystik, who has a son, are being accepted via email transfers to karmenkrystik@gmail.com or by visiting the Royal Bank Village Green Centre account #07950-5134143 250 309 0808.

Others are also rallying for support in other forms.

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King-Marsh is collecting clothing donations for the children: size XL in boys or small men and medium/size eight boys and shoes in size four and six/seven mens. To donate email woodroffmillerfirefund@outlook.com. A gofundme account has also been set up for this family at: .

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Project Linus Canada is also working to supply blankets to children from the fire.

Meanwhile the strata council for the condos has issued a statement.

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