A home in Airdrie, Alta., was destroyed by fire early Tuesday morning.
Crews from the Airdrie and Rocky View fire departments were called to the home in the Luxstone neighbourhood around 4:50 a.m.
Officials with the Airdrie Fire Department said four people were home when the fire broke out: two adults and two children. They were able to safely make it out of the house. All four were assessed at the scene by EMS for possible smoke inhalation.
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Crews were able to keep the fire from spreading to neighbouring homes. A truck and trailer parked in the driveway were also damaged in the blaze.
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Members of the community are already stepping up to help the family, with many people dropping by with clothing and other needed supplies.
A GoFundMe page has also been set up to help the family with unexpected costs before their insurance kicks in.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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