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7 people in hospital following Burnaby house fire

WATCH: A family of seven was burned out of their home early this morning by a fire that took more than two dozen firefighters to knock down – Feb 28, 2017

Seven people were treated in hospital this morning after a house fire on the Burnaby and New Westminster border.

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Neighbours woke up to the sounds of breaking glass and children screaming outside the home on Tenth Avenue, between 4th Street and McBride, around 2 a.m.

The fire was first spotted by a paramedic driving by and when fire crews arrived flames were pouring out of the front of the house.

WATCH: Burnaby house fire

It is believed the fire started in a bedroom in the basement.

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The damage to the home is extensive. It is not yet clear how the fire started but a fire investigator is on scene.

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Maria Uppal has lived in the home for eight years and she estimates she has lost everything.

“It’s awful, it’s all gutted,” she says.

A GoFundMe has been set up to help the family. If you can help, click on this link.

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