Flames glow  on the site where the Erickson home  stood in Willow River

Willow River, B.C.- A Willow River family of four is  without a home, after flames destroyed their house  this afternoon.

Regional District Director for Willow River , Kevin Dunphy, says a  woman came into his store  late this afternoon saying "the house is on fire, the house is on fire" and he placed the calls to  9-1-1 and the  volunteer fire department.

The home, located  next to the old gas station in Willow River on the south side of the bridge,  folded in on itself as flames  ate away the support, "It is just  ashes now" says Dunphy. 

The cause of the fire has yet to be determined.

Dunphy says the Regional District will be offering the family some emergency assistance  for temporary accommodation, and he is hopeful the family will be able to rebuild.  Dunphy is setting up a collection jar at his store with the hope friends and neighbours will  offer a helping hand to the family which has lost everything.

Anyone wishing to send a donation can do so by  sending it to :

Erickson  Family

c/o Willow River Store

General Delivery

Willow River, B.C.

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