Published Sep 26, 20251 minute readA devastating Friday morning fire destoryed a home in Albert Bridge. Firefighters from multiple departments were on scene around 12:30 p.m., roughly an hour an a half after the fire is believed to have started, transporting water and putting out hotspots at the waterfront home. Photo by Nicole Sullivan /Cape Breton PostArticle contentAn Albert Bridge man suffered the devastating loss of his home of more than 20 years Friday morning.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe senior’s son said his dad wasn’t home when the fire started around 11 a.m. at his Paradise Road property.Article contentArticle content In the back, a firefighter sprays water on propane tanks to keep them from getting too hot while another pulls apart the charred remains of what is left of a seniors’ home in Albert Bridge Friday around 12:30 p.m. The homeowner, a senior, wasn’t home when the fire broke out, confirmed his son. Photo by Nicole Sullivan /Cape Breton PostArticle contentHe was on the Louisbourg Highway, driving into Sydney to go to a store when he got the call about the fire, which was aggressive.Article contentAlbert Bridge Volunteer Fire Department responded to the blaze, with the support of multiple other departments in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.Article contentFire departments arrived to find the home fully ablaze. The fire also also spead to a car and truck in the driveway near the home and a shed.Article content Firefighters from multiple departments, primarily volunteer departments, supported Albert Bridge Volunteer Fire Department to keep the house fire on Paradise Road from getting out of control. Photo by Nicole Sullivan // Cape Breton PoArticle contentArticle content
Cape Breton senior loses home in Friday morning fire
