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Moncton home damaged after fire, incident under investigation

The Moncton Fire Department responds to a fire on Verdun Street on April 24, 2019. Shelley Steeves/Global News

A west end Moncton home has been damaged after a fire on Wednesday.

The Moncton Fire Department responded to the blaze, located on Verdun Street, at approximately 4:15. p.m.

The fire was put out approximately 30 minutes later.

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The Canadian Red Cross says six people have been displaced by the fire, and that they have met with them to secure emergency lodgings.

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The family has also been provided with essential purchases like food and clothing as well as other basic necessities.

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Officials say there were no injuries but noted the home suffered extensive damage.

There is no word on the cause of the fire and the incident is still under investigation.

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