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Cumberland historic building damaged by fire; firefighter injured
A late-night fire on August 16 damaged a historic building in Cumberland on Vancouver Island, housing Dodge City Cycles and the Riding Fool Hostel. Cumberland Fire Chief Mike Williamson reported that while the building's structure remains safe, the interior and its contents were largely destroyed.
One firefighter was injured while working on the second floor of the building. The emergency response included 20 firefighters from Cumberland and 12 from Courtenay.
No hostel occupants were inside the building at the time of the blaze, as they were attending a poetry event at the Masonic Hall. Firefighters were able to retrieve personal belongings, including computers and passports, for five visitors from the United States. Nearby residents reported fleeing their homes after hearing loud noises and screams as flames emerged from the hostel.
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Courtenay · Cumberland · Dodge City Cycles · Mike Williamson · Riding Fool Hostel
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- [● 3 SOURCES] One firefighter was injured on the second floor of the building during the incident. lakecowichangazette.com · saanichnews.com · westerlynews.ca
- [● 3 SOURCES] A total of 20 Cumberland firefighters and 12 Courtenay firefighters responded to the blaze. lakecowichangazette.com · saanichnews.com · westerlynews.ca
- [● 3 SOURCES] Hostel occupants were not inside the building at the time of the fire as they were attending an event at the Masonic Hall. lakecowichangazette.com · saanichnews.com · westerlynews.ca
- [● 3 SOURCES] The fire originated in the Dodge City Cycles bike shop section of the building. lakecowichangazette.com · saanichnews.com · westerlynews.ca
- [● 3 SOURCES] Firefighters rescued belongings, including passports, for five visitors from the United States. lakecowichangazette.com · saanichnews.com · westerlynews.ca
- [● 3 SOURCES] The building's interior was totally damaged, but the structure remains standing and safe. lakecowichangazette.com · saanichnews.com · westerlynews.ca