Fire in Hosmer area damages home

Hosmer Fire Department was able to save a home from a structure fire over the weekend.

Fire crews responded to the blaze on Stephenson Road around 6:00 pm Saturday night.

The fire started in an exterior wood burning unit and while the exact cause is under investigation, the fire department does not consider the fire suspicious in nature.

No injuries were reported as a result of the fire.

While the fire caused some damages, the home was saved and should be able to be repaired.

– From the Regional District of East Kootenay