Family of five displaced from residence on Main Street north of Desert Arms Hotel

Residents who may have lived in basement not accounted for

One report indicates a party at the house late into the night (about 3am with the fire starting around 6am)

See police report elsewhere on ODN

Murray Block (housing offices of MLA Linda Larson) heavily damaged at rear – visible from Station Street

Highway 97 blocked at Fairview Rd and Veterans Avenue – traffic was diverted for six hours.

Address of fire: 6363 Main Street. (former Dr. office and residence in the 50’s) older construction

Cause of fire under investigation