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Lumby residence on fire

Lumby firefighters were faced with a major emergency Friday morning.
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Smoke hangs over the Valleyview Mobile Home Park near Lumby Friday morning as firefighters tackle a structure fire. (Sharon Johnston photo)

Lumby firefighters were faced with a major emergency Friday morning.

Reports came in of a residence on fire at the Valleyview Mobile Home Park on Lumby-Mabel Lake Road at 8:33 a.m.

“It was completely engulfed upon arrival,” said Tony Clayton, fire chief.

On top of this, another mobile home sustained extensive damage while other unit was also impacted.

“There was a concern about it spreading. There was a grass hillside 20 feet behind the residence,” said Clayton.

To handle the situation, the BX-Swan Lake, Lavington and Coldstream fire departments provided assistance as did a private water tender.

Black smoke can be seen hanging over the neighbourhood.

The cause of the fire is not known and the incident remains under investigation.